Each color indices a sufficient input subset (SIS) such that prediction on that subset of words (all other words masked out) exceeds the threshold value (in positive examples, prediction >= 0.85, in negative examples, prediction <= 0.45). Underline indicates known human sentence-level annotations. The examples in this set were held-out during training. Highlight shade indicates word rank in the rationale, darker means more important, with linear scaling.
Example 5
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
poured from a 24oz bottle into a large appearance this pours a deep bronze amber in color this beer has some of the best head formation and retention that i have ever seen along with lots and lots of sticky lacing smell tons of piney resinous evergreen abound in this ale cant get enough of this beer its the best smelling harvest ale i 've ever had the pleasure of enjoying taste huge flavor profile with lots of bitterness and only a little malt sweetness as this beer warms up the bitterness really dominates the flavor i 'm tasting lot of subtle orange aromas mouthfeel full body beer with alot of carbonation overall i love this beer in my opinion its nevada 's best beer overall the price is i bought my for 3 99 so much flavor and biting bitterness this harvest ale has no equalWith Integrated Gradients:
poured from a 24oz bottle into a large appearance this pours a deep bronze amber in color this beer has some of the best head formation and retention that i have ever seen along with lots and lots of sticky lacing smell tons of piney resinous evergreen abound in this ale cant get enough of this beer its the best smelling harvest ale i 've ever had the pleasure of enjoying taste huge flavor profile with lots of bitterness and only a little malt sweetness as this beer warms up the bitterness really dominates the flavor i 'm tasting lot of subtle orange aromas mouthfeel full body beer with alot of carbonation overall i love this beer in my opinion its nevada 's best beer overall the price is i bought my for 3 99 so much flavor and biting bitterness this harvest ale has no equalWith LIME:
poured from a 24oz bottle into a large appearance this pours a deep bronze amber in color this beer has some of the best head formation and retention that i have ever seen along with lots and lots of sticky lacing smell tons of piney resinous evergreen abound in this ale cant get enough of this beer its the best smelling harvest ale i 've ever had the pleasure of enjoying taste huge flavor profile with lots of bitterness and only a little malt sweetness as this beer warms up the bitterness really dominates the flavor i 'm tasting lot of subtle orange aromas mouthfeel full body beer with alot of carbonation overall i love this beer in my opinion its nevada 's best beer overall the price is i bought my for 3 99 so much flavor and biting bitterness this harvest ale has no equalWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured from a 24oz bottle into a large appearance this pours a deep bronze amber in color this beer has some of the best head formation and retention that i have ever seen along with lots and lots of sticky lacing smell tons of piney resinous evergreen abound in this ale cant get enough of this beer its the best smelling harvest ale i 've ever had the pleasure of enjoying taste huge flavor profile with lots of bitterness and only a little malt sweetness as this beer warms up the bitterness really dominates the flavor i 'm tasting lot of subtle orange aromas mouthfeel full body beer with alot of carbonation overall i love this beer in my opinion its nevada 's best beer overall the price is i bought my for 3 99 so much flavor and biting bitterness this harvest ale has no equalExample 6
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
poured from a 12oz bottle into a delirium tremens glass this is so hard to find in columbus for some reason but i was able to get it in murky yellow appearance with a very thin white head the aroma is bready and a little sour the flavor is really complex with at least the following tastes wheat spicy hops bread bananas and a toasty after taste it was really outstanding i 'd recommend this to anyone go out and try it i think it 's the best so far from this breweryWith Integrated Gradients:
poured from a 12oz bottle into a delirium tremens glass this is so hard to find in columbus for some reason but i was able to get it in murky yellow appearance with a very thin white head the aroma is bready and a little sour the flavor is really complex with at least the following tastes wheat spicy hops bread bananas and a toasty after taste it was really outstanding i 'd recommend this to anyone go out and try it i think it 's the best so far from this breweryWith LIME:
poured from a 12oz bottle into a delirium tremens glass this is so hard to find in columbus for some reason but i was able to get it in murky yellow appearance with a very thin white head the aroma is bready and a little sour the flavor is really complex with at least the following tastes wheat spicy hops bread bananas and a toasty after taste it was really outstanding i 'd recommend this to anyone go out and try it i think it 's the best so far from this breweryWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured from a 12oz bottle into a delirium tremens glass this is so hard to find in columbus for some reason but i was able to get it in murky yellow appearance with a very thin white head the aroma is bready and a little sour the flavor is really complex with at least the following tastes wheat spicy hops bread bananas and a toasty after taste it was really outstanding i 'd recommend this to anyone go out and try it i think it 's the best so far from this breweryExample 7
Rationale length SIS = [1, 2, 2, 2]With SIS Method:
thanks to for sharing this bottle poured chilled into a a a very hazy dark amber w 2 5 fingers of rocky light tan head thick lace on the glass like webbing s a strong sweet fruit like candied citrus and honeyed pineapple w a hint of mango and papaya w a subtle green tea tinge like herbs w a gentle grape lemony acidic nose m the feel is delightful and not at all what you would expect considering the fruit filled aroma not overly sweet the texture is aided by tingling carbonation and mild juicy fruity notes w light sweet and nutty woody earthy tinges and mild acidity w a semi sweet finish the astringent aspect is mild w alcohol only noted in very slight ways t a lot of tropical fruit and white flavor like gooseberry w a mild pineapple and sweet pine w herbs tea and lychee w a hint of mango the flavor is accented by sweet but not syrupy malt that accompanies a mild pear and pine taste w very very light minty clean elements the taste of citrus is there but enveloped by papaya and passionfruit w an alcohol flavor and resinous slightly bitter finish the finish is semi dry w a refreshing flavor more than any other single hop ale i have had d i found the taste of this to be like fruit in peculiar fresh hoppy aspects w great drinkability and bitter sweet blend which is intensely packed with nelson sauvin hop goodness juicy and deliciousWith Integrated Gradients:
thanks to for sharing this bottle poured chilled into a a a very hazy dark amber w 2 5 fingers of rocky light tan head thick lace on the glass like webbing s a strong sweet fruit like candied citrus and honeyed pineapple w a hint of mango and papaya w a subtle green tea tinge like herbs w a gentle grape lemony acidic nose m the feel is delightful and not at all what you would expect considering the fruit filled aroma not overly sweet the texture is aided by tingling carbonation and mild juicy fruity notes w light sweet and nutty woody earthy tinges and mild acidity w a semi sweet finish the astringent aspect is mild w alcohol only noted in very slight ways t a lot of tropical fruit and white flavor like gooseberry w a mild pineapple and sweet pine w herbs tea and lychee w a hint of mango the flavor is accented by sweet but not syrupy malt that accompanies a mild pear and pine taste w very very light minty clean elements the taste of citrus is there but enveloped by papaya and passionfruit w an alcohol flavor and resinous slightly bitter finish the finish is semi dry w a refreshing flavor more than any other single hop ale i have had d i found the taste of this to be like fruit in peculiar fresh hoppy aspects w great drinkability and bitter sweet blend which is intensely packed with nelson sauvin hop goodness juicy and deliciousWith LIME:
thanks to for sharing this bottle poured chilled into a a a very hazy dark amber w 2 5 fingers of rocky light tan head thick lace on the glass like webbing s a strong sweet fruit like candied citrus and honeyed pineapple w a hint of mango and papaya w a subtle green tea tinge like herbs w a gentle grape lemony acidic nose m the feel is delightful and not at all what you would expect considering the fruit filled aroma not overly sweet the texture is aided by tingling carbonation and mild juicy fruity notes w light sweet and nutty woody earthy tinges and mild acidity w a semi sweet finish the astringent aspect is mild w alcohol only noted in very slight ways t a lot of tropical fruit and white flavor like gooseberry w a mild pineapple and sweet pine w herbs tea and lychee w a hint of mango the flavor is accented by sweet but not syrupy malt that accompanies a mild pear and pine taste w very very light minty clean elements the taste of citrus is there but enveloped by papaya and passionfruit w an alcohol flavor and resinous slightly bitter finish the finish is semi dry w a refreshing flavor more than any other single hop ale i have had d i found the taste of this to be like fruit in peculiar fresh hoppy aspects w great drinkability and bitter sweet blend which is intensely packed with nelson sauvin hop goodness juicy and deliciousWith Perturbative Baseline:
thanks to for sharing this bottle poured chilled into a a a very hazy dark amber w 2 5 fingers of rocky light tan head thick lace on the glass like webbing s a strong sweet fruit like candied citrus and honeyed pineapple w a hint of mango and papaya w a subtle green tea tinge like herbs w a gentle grape lemony acidic nose m the feel is delightful and not at all what you would expect considering the fruit filled aroma not overly sweet the texture is aided by tingling carbonation and mild juicy fruity notes w light sweet and nutty woody earthy tinges and mild acidity w a semi sweet finish the astringent aspect is mild w alcohol only noted in very slight ways t a lot of tropical fruit and white flavor like gooseberry w a mild pineapple and sweet pine w herbs tea and lychee w a hint of mango the flavor is accented by sweet but not syrupy malt that accompanies a mild pear and pine taste w very very light minty clean elements the taste of citrus is there but enveloped by papaya and passionfruit w an alcohol flavor and resinous slightly bitter finish the finish is semi dry w a refreshing flavor more than any other single hop ale i have had d i found the taste of this to be like fruit in peculiar fresh hoppy aspects w great drinkability and bitter sweet blend which is intensely packed with nelson sauvin hop goodness juicy and deliciousExample 12
Rationale length SIS = [1, 1, 5, 3, 3]With SIS Method:
appearance why is it characterized as ' black like this stuff is black but how does that to a jet smell very roasty and a little bit of earthy hops coffee and chocolate taste coffee chocolate and a slightly estery yeast flavour mouthfeel smooth is such a generic term this beer is small bubbled and delicious there 's definitely a lot of hops that were thrown in the boil drinkability much like their java the alcohol is there in but almost absent in taste and aroma this makes it excessively easy to drink the bitterness makes it a little charcoal y but holy crap what an incredible beer overall i 'm happy with this beer but way too expensive over 10 per bottle i 'd probably rather have a brooklyn black chocolate stout they 're extremely similar but this stuff is really niceWith Integrated Gradients:
appearance why is it characterized as ' black like this stuff is black but how does that to a jet smell very roasty and a little bit of earthy hops coffee and chocolate taste coffee chocolate and a slightly estery yeast flavour mouthfeel smooth is such a generic term this beer is small bubbled and delicious there 's definitely a lot of hops that were thrown in the boil drinkability much like their java the alcohol is there in but almost absent in taste and aroma this makes it excessively easy to drink the bitterness makes it a little charcoal y but holy crap what an incredible beer overall i 'm happy with this beer but way too expensive over 10 per bottle i 'd probably rather have a brooklyn black chocolate stout they 're extremely similar but this stuff is really niceWith LIME:
appearance why is it characterized as ' black like this stuff is black but how does that to a jet smell very roasty and a little bit of earthy hops coffee and chocolate taste coffee chocolate and a slightly estery yeast flavour mouthfeel smooth is such a generic term this beer is small bubbled and delicious there 's definitely a lot of hops that were thrown in the boil drinkability much like their java the alcohol is there in but almost absent in taste and aroma this makes it excessively easy to drink the bitterness makes it a little charcoal y but holy crap what an incredible beer overall i 'm happy with this beer but way too expensive over 10 per bottle i 'd probably rather have a brooklyn black chocolate stout they 're extremely similar but this stuff is really niceWith Perturbative Baseline:
appearance why is it characterized as ' black like this stuff is black but how does that to a jet smell very roasty and a little bit of earthy hops coffee and chocolate taste coffee chocolate and a slightly estery yeast flavour mouthfeel smooth is such a generic term this beer is small bubbled and delicious there 's definitely a lot of hops that were thrown in the boil drinkability much like their java the alcohol is there in but almost absent in taste and aroma this makes it excessively easy to drink the bitterness makes it a little charcoal y but holy crap what an incredible beer overall i 'm happy with this beer but way too expensive over 10 per bottle i 'd probably rather have a brooklyn black chocolate stout they 're extremely similar but this stuff is really niceExample 17
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
a a nice ruby color with a 2 finger off white head with lacing s a wonderful citrusy hop smell along with caramel malt and some piney ness t it has a nice maltiness but is still bitter you can definitely taste the hops it is bitter and piney and has some citrus in the middle there is a nice bitterness in the end it is sticky and coats the mouth m it has a nice medium mouth feel and it coats the mouth a little d it is a good dipa and i could see myself drinking this again a great addition to texas ' selection on a side note i dominated a while drinking this so if you cant tie a tie drink this and you will be able toWith Integrated Gradients:
a a nice ruby color with a 2 finger off white head with lacing s a wonderful citrusy hop smell along with caramel malt and some piney ness t it has a nice maltiness but is still bitter you can definitely taste the hops it is bitter and piney and has some citrus in the middle there is a nice bitterness in the end it is sticky and coats the mouth m it has a nice medium mouth feel and it coats the mouth a little d it is a good dipa and i could see myself drinking this again a great addition to texas ' selection on a side note i dominated a while drinking this so if you cant tie a tie drink this and you will be able toWith LIME:
a a nice ruby color with a 2 finger off white head with lacing s a wonderful citrusy hop smell along with caramel malt and some piney ness t it has a nice maltiness but is still bitter you can definitely taste the hops it is bitter and piney and has some citrus in the middle there is a nice bitterness in the end it is sticky and coats the mouth m it has a nice medium mouth feel and it coats the mouth a little d it is a good dipa and i could see myself drinking this again a great addition to texas ' selection on a side note i dominated a while drinking this so if you cant tie a tie drink this and you will be able toWith Perturbative Baseline:
a a nice ruby color with a 2 finger off white head with lacing s a wonderful citrusy hop smell along with caramel malt and some piney ness t it has a nice maltiness but is still bitter you can definitely taste the hops it is bitter and piney and has some citrus in the middle there is a nice bitterness in the end it is sticky and coats the mouth m it has a nice medium mouth feel and it coats the mouth a little d it is a good dipa and i could see myself drinking this again a great addition to texas ' selection on a side note i dominated a while drinking this so if you cant tie a tie drink this and you will be able toExample 20
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
i was handed a glass of this unusual beer at a small party this evening and i was told it was something special from belgium i put my nose to it right away to it after being told it was a lambic i thought the fragrances of tart apples and fruit were going to knock me out or at least scare me away from enjoying it the first taste was a very spicy and tart flavor that made me question like many other belgian beers i had tasted recently was this made from apples and hard cider i put the glass down to taste the home brewed version of poor 's i had made with great success it 's smooth sweet flavor contrasted well with the lambic which i thought may have needed more time to settle i that while this could be found at whole foods i did n't think it would be served in stadium anytime soon as one needed a lot of time to go over it to find its reason of beingWith Integrated Gradients:
i was handed a glass of this unusual beer at a small party this evening and i was told it was something special from belgium i put my nose to it right away to it after being told it was a lambic i thought the fragrances of tart apples and fruit were going to knock me out or at least scare me away from enjoying it the first taste was a very spicy and tart flavor that made me question like many other belgian beers i had tasted recently was this made from apples and hard cider i put the glass down to taste the home brewed version of poor 's i had made with great success it 's smooth sweet flavor contrasted well with the lambic which i thought may have needed more time to settle i that while this could be found at whole foods i did n't think it would be served in stadium anytime soon as one needed a lot of time to go over it to find its reason of beingWith LIME:
i was handed a glass of this unusual beer at a small party this evening and i was told it was something special from belgium i put my nose to it right away to it after being told it was a lambic i thought the fragrances of tart apples and fruit were going to knock me out or at least scare me away from enjoying it the first taste was a very spicy and tart flavor that made me question like many other belgian beers i had tasted recently was this made from apples and hard cider i put the glass down to taste the home brewed version of poor 's i had made with great success it 's smooth sweet flavor contrasted well with the lambic which i thought may have needed more time to settle i that while this could be found at whole foods i did n't think it would be served in stadium anytime soon as one needed a lot of time to go over it to find its reason of beingWith Perturbative Baseline:
i was handed a glass of this unusual beer at a small party this evening and i was told it was something special from belgium i put my nose to it right away to it after being told it was a lambic i thought the fragrances of tart apples and fruit were going to knock me out or at least scare me away from enjoying it the first taste was a very spicy and tart flavor that made me question like many other belgian beers i had tasted recently was this made from apples and hard cider i put the glass down to taste the home brewed version of poor 's i had made with great success it 's smooth sweet flavor contrasted well with the lambic which i thought may have needed more time to settle i that while this could be found at whole foods i did n't think it would be served in stadium anytime soon as one needed a lot of time to go over it to find its reason of beingExample 21
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
this was light copper in color and had a huge golden foam it lasted quite awhile the foam left huge big of lacing all down the glass it was quite clear no yeast in bottle the aroma was rich with malt and hoppy the taste was fairly hoppy but not overbearing there was a lot of maltiness to balance it the carbonation was good and it was fairly thin bodied it was pretty damned drinkable yummy i might sayWith Integrated Gradients:
this was light copper in color and had a huge golden foam it lasted quite awhile the foam left huge big of lacing all down the glass it was quite clear no yeast in bottle the aroma was rich with malt and hoppy the taste was fairly hoppy but not overbearing there was a lot of maltiness to balance it the carbonation was good and it was fairly thin bodied it was pretty damned drinkable yummy i might sayWith LIME:
this was light copper in color and had a huge golden foam it lasted quite awhile the foam left huge big of lacing all down the glass it was quite clear no yeast in bottle the aroma was rich with malt and hoppy the taste was fairly hoppy but not overbearing there was a lot of maltiness to balance it the carbonation was good and it was fairly thin bodied it was pretty damned drinkable yummy i might sayWith Perturbative Baseline:
this was light copper in color and had a huge golden foam it lasted quite awhile the foam left huge big of lacing all down the glass it was quite clear no yeast in bottle the aroma was rich with malt and hoppy the taste was fairly hoppy but not overbearing there was a lot of maltiness to balance it the carbonation was good and it was fairly thin bodied it was pretty damned drinkable yummy i might sayExample 23
Rationale length SIS = [1, 1]With SIS Method:
very dark and opaque with a nice light tan head incredibly foamy and beautiful to look at lacing is present but not very consistent smell is exquisite extreme coffee grounds espresso and roasted malts i pick up bits of burnt wood in the background and a little chocolate even whiffs of oatmeal wonderful aroma taste is quite coffee grounds however not as as i would assume the coffee blends fairly well alongside milk chocolate dark chocolate and espresso there is also some molasses sweetness and a chocolaty aftertaste medium to full bodied but quite smooth with alcohol completely hidden it would be hard to drink several of these due to the infusion of coffee but something i would drink again i 'd even recommend this to coffee thanks to its balanceWith Integrated Gradients:
very dark and opaque with a nice light tan head incredibly foamy and beautiful to look at lacing is present but not very consistent smell is exquisite extreme coffee grounds espresso and roasted malts i pick up bits of burnt wood in the background and a little chocolate even whiffs of oatmeal wonderful aroma taste is quite coffee grounds however not as as i would assume the coffee blends fairly well alongside milk chocolate dark chocolate and espresso there is also some molasses sweetness and a chocolaty aftertaste medium to full bodied but quite smooth with alcohol completely hidden it would be hard to drink several of these due to the infusion of coffee but something i would drink again i 'd even recommend this to coffee thanks to its balanceWith LIME:
very dark and opaque with a nice light tan head incredibly foamy and beautiful to look at lacing is present but not very consistent smell is exquisite extreme coffee grounds espresso and roasted malts i pick up bits of burnt wood in the background and a little chocolate even whiffs of oatmeal wonderful aroma taste is quite coffee grounds however not as as i would assume the coffee blends fairly well alongside milk chocolate dark chocolate and espresso there is also some molasses sweetness and a chocolaty aftertaste medium to full bodied but quite smooth with alcohol completely hidden it would be hard to drink several of these due to the infusion of coffee but something i would drink again i 'd even recommend this to coffee thanks to its balanceWith Perturbative Baseline:
very dark and opaque with a nice light tan head incredibly foamy and beautiful to look at lacing is present but not very consistent smell is exquisite extreme coffee grounds espresso and roasted malts i pick up bits of burnt wood in the background and a little chocolate even whiffs of oatmeal wonderful aroma taste is quite coffee grounds however not as as i would assume the coffee blends fairly well alongside milk chocolate dark chocolate and espresso there is also some molasses sweetness and a chocolaty aftertaste medium to full bodied but quite smooth with alcohol completely hidden it would be hard to drink several of these due to the infusion of coffee but something i would drink again i 'd even recommend this to coffee thanks to its balanceExample 30
Rationale length SIS = [1, 6]With SIS Method:
poured into snifter glass a rich golden amber hue finger of so of head that dissipated somewhat quickly s wonderful tripel nose the alcohol is there but hints of fruit i caught tones of apple and possibly cherry in the nose i really enjoyed the nose on the beer t m wow this is a tart tripel the one the thing on the taste that i noted was the strong hints of cherry the finish is so dry but is very pleasant mouthfeel is tart as well leaves hints of that with aftertaste d drinkable but high abv would prevent more than one or two in a sitting i am a tripel fan and this moves up on top of the list with la fin du mondeWith Integrated Gradients:
poured into snifter glass a rich golden amber hue finger of so of head that dissipated somewhat quickly s wonderful tripel nose the alcohol is there but hints of fruit i caught tones of apple and possibly cherry in the nose i really enjoyed the nose on the beer t m wow this is a tart tripel the one the thing on the taste that i noted was the strong hints of cherry the finish is so dry but is very pleasant mouthfeel is tart as well leaves hints of that with aftertaste d drinkable but high abv would prevent more than one or two in a sitting i am a tripel fan and this moves up on top of the list with la fin du mondeWith LIME:
poured into snifter glass a rich golden amber hue finger of so of head that dissipated somewhat quickly s wonderful tripel nose the alcohol is there but hints of fruit i caught tones of apple and possibly cherry in the nose i really enjoyed the nose on the beer t m wow this is a tart tripel the one the thing on the taste that i noted was the strong hints of cherry the finish is so dry but is very pleasant mouthfeel is tart as well leaves hints of that with aftertaste d drinkable but high abv would prevent more than one or two in a sitting i am a tripel fan and this moves up on top of the list with la fin du mondeWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured into snifter glass a rich golden amber hue finger of so of head that dissipated somewhat quickly s wonderful tripel nose the alcohol is there but hints of fruit i caught tones of apple and possibly cherry in the nose i really enjoyed the nose on the beer t m wow this is a tart tripel the one the thing on the taste that i noted was the strong hints of cherry the finish is so dry but is very pleasant mouthfeel is tart as well leaves hints of that with aftertaste d drinkable but high abv would prevent more than one or two in a sitting i am a tripel fan and this moves up on top of the list with la fin du mondeExample 32
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
ah time for dessert acquired this at the local trader joes for 4 99 a 4 pack poured black as tar with a medium brown head that lasted longer than i thought considering the style the aroma was of chocolate coffee cherries and alcohol the taste was bittersweet dark chocolate roasted malt a bit of molasses all balanced by a spicy hop aftertaste that lingered rather nicely this beer got more complex as it warmed with a smokiness and hints of currant and licorice finishes dry with a definite alcohol warming quite the tasty and exceptional for the price get thee down to your local tj 's and stock upWith Integrated Gradients:
ah time for dessert acquired this at the local trader joes for 4 99 a 4 pack poured black as tar with a medium brown head that lasted longer than i thought considering the style the aroma was of chocolate coffee cherries and alcohol the taste was bittersweet dark chocolate roasted malt a bit of molasses all balanced by a spicy hop aftertaste that lingered rather nicely this beer got more complex as it warmed with a smokiness and hints of currant and licorice finishes dry with a definite alcohol warming quite the tasty and exceptional for the price get thee down to your local tj 's and stock upWith LIME:
ah time for dessert acquired this at the local trader joes for 4 99 a 4 pack poured black as tar with a medium brown head that lasted longer than i thought considering the style the aroma was of chocolate coffee cherries and alcohol the taste was bittersweet dark chocolate roasted malt a bit of molasses all balanced by a spicy hop aftertaste that lingered rather nicely this beer got more complex as it warmed with a smokiness and hints of currant and licorice finishes dry with a definite alcohol warming quite the tasty and exceptional for the price get thee down to your local tj 's and stock upWith Perturbative Baseline:
ah time for dessert acquired this at the local trader joes for 4 99 a 4 pack poured black as tar with a medium brown head that lasted longer than i thought considering the style the aroma was of chocolate coffee cherries and alcohol the taste was bittersweet dark chocolate roasted malt a bit of molasses all balanced by a spicy hop aftertaste that lingered rather nicely this beer got more complex as it warmed with a smokiness and hints of currant and licorice finishes dry with a definite alcohol warming quite the tasty and exceptional for the price get thee down to your local tj 's and stock upExample 34
Rationale length SIS = [1, 1, 1, 2, 7]With SIS Method:
a pours a lot darker that i thought it would and that was a pleasant surprise this is a jet black beer with a pretty dark head s wonderful smell of roasted malts chocolate little bit of java and beautiful blueberries t i was very impressed with this beer i usually am not a big fan of fruit flavors in beer but this beer was definetly an exception the blueberries were never overwhelming and were definetly an awesome touch to this stout m it was a little bit thinner than i thought it would be d honestly i could drink these all day especially good for this time of year this was my first dark horse brew and i will definetly be looking for moreWith Integrated Gradients:
a pours a lot darker that i thought it would and that was a pleasant surprise this is a jet black beer with a pretty dark head s wonderful smell of roasted malts chocolate little bit of java and beautiful blueberries t i was very impressed with this beer i usually am not a big fan of fruit flavors in beer but this beer was definetly an exception the blueberries were never overwhelming and were definetly an awesome touch to this stout m it was a little bit thinner than i thought it would be d honestly i could drink these all day especially good for this time of year this was my first dark horse brew and i will definetly be looking for moreWith LIME:
a pours a lot darker that i thought it would and that was a pleasant surprise this is a jet black beer with a pretty dark head s wonderful smell of roasted malts chocolate little bit of java and beautiful blueberries t i was very impressed with this beer i usually am not a big fan of fruit flavors in beer but this beer was definetly an exception the blueberries were never overwhelming and were definetly an awesome touch to this stout m it was a little bit thinner than i thought it would be d honestly i could drink these all day especially good for this time of year this was my first dark horse brew and i will definetly be looking for moreWith Perturbative Baseline:
a pours a lot darker that i thought it would and that was a pleasant surprise this is a jet black beer with a pretty dark head s wonderful smell of roasted malts chocolate little bit of java and beautiful blueberries t i was very impressed with this beer i usually am not a big fan of fruit flavors in beer but this beer was definetly an exception the blueberries were never overwhelming and were definetly an awesome touch to this stout m it was a little bit thinner than i thought it would be d honestly i could drink these all day especially good for this time of year this was my first dark horse brew and i will definetly be looking for moreExample 36
Rationale length SIS = [1, 1, 2, 3]With SIS Method:
when wheat beers and lighter bock beers meet we 're given a unique blend of malt depth fruity esters and elevated alcoholic strength upon the decant the beer delivers a beautiful golden amber color and a magnificent bright appearance creamy head character of stark white foam laces with a lot of patterns on the impressive appearance overall malty aromas of bread crust elegant pilsner malt light toffee and a rich bready flavor of fresh baked breads along with caramelized grains carry a vibrant and fresh aroma a contribution of herbal tea like hops give a light floral note to the rich malt scents delicious and with a lot of when considering the malt profile though strong in alcoholic taste the firm maltiness delivers a mild toffee taste along with a lot of melanoidin flavors of bread crust savory caramelization and succulent fresh bread flavors with just enough herbal and floral hop flavor to the of malt flavor and with the slightest offset from sweetness the beer away from sweetness in favor of true malt flavor in finish sweetness is lightly amplified by the fruity floral flavors of orange apple pie and creamy and a bit oily from the focus of malt richness and wheat the beer carries a consistent texture from early creaminess through late fullness until the strength of alchol breaks apart the beer and allows for an alcoholic semi dry finish a hint of oily feel comes out of the toffee buttery note and may offer the slightest of the rich and savory melanoidin notes of the beer definately set it from other beers of it 's type that do n't take as much care but the oily malt character offers just a slight flaw in taste and textureWith Integrated Gradients:
when wheat beers and lighter bock beers meet we 're given a unique blend of malt depth fruity esters and elevated alcoholic strength upon the decant the beer delivers a beautiful golden amber color and a magnificent bright appearance creamy head character of stark white foam laces with a lot of patterns on the impressive appearance overall malty aromas of bread crust elegant pilsner malt light toffee and a rich bready flavor of fresh baked breads along with caramelized grains carry a vibrant and fresh aroma a contribution of herbal tea like hops give a light floral note to the rich malt scents delicious and with a lot of when considering the malt profile though strong in alcoholic taste the firm maltiness delivers a mild toffee taste along with a lot of melanoidin flavors of bread crust savory caramelization and succulent fresh bread flavors with just enough herbal and floral hop flavor to the of malt flavor and with the slightest offset from sweetness the beer away from sweetness in favor of true malt flavor in finish sweetness is lightly amplified by the fruity floral flavors of orange apple pie and creamy and a bit oily from the focus of malt richness and wheat the beer carries a consistent texture from early creaminess through late fullness until the strength of alchol breaks apart the beer and allows for an alcoholic semi dry finish a hint of oily feel comes out of the toffee buttery note and may offer the slightest of the rich and savory melanoidin notes of the beer definately set it from other beers of it 's type that do n't take as much care but the oily malt character offers just a slight flaw in taste and textureWith LIME:
when wheat beers and lighter bock beers meet we 're given a unique blend of malt depth fruity esters and elevated alcoholic strength upon the decant the beer delivers a beautiful golden amber color and a magnificent bright appearance creamy head character of stark white foam laces with a lot of patterns on the impressive appearance overall malty aromas of bread crust elegant pilsner malt light toffee and a rich bready flavor of fresh baked breads along with caramelized grains carry a vibrant and fresh aroma a contribution of herbal tea like hops give a light floral note to the rich malt scents delicious and with a lot of when considering the malt profile though strong in alcoholic taste the firm maltiness delivers a mild toffee taste along with a lot of melanoidin flavors of bread crust savory caramelization and succulent fresh bread flavors with just enough herbal and floral hop flavor to the of malt flavor and with the slightest offset from sweetness the beer away from sweetness in favor of true malt flavor in finish sweetness is lightly amplified by the fruity floral flavors of orange apple pie and creamy and a bit oily from the focus of malt richness and wheat the beer carries a consistent texture from early creaminess through late fullness until the strength of alchol breaks apart the beer and allows for an alcoholic semi dry finish a hint of oily feel comes out of the toffee buttery note and may offer the slightest of the rich and savory melanoidin notes of the beer definately set it from other beers of it 's type that do n't take as much care but the oily malt character offers just a slight flaw in taste and textureWith Perturbative Baseline:
when wheat beers and lighter bock beers meet we 're given a unique blend of malt depth fruity esters and elevated alcoholic strength upon the decant the beer delivers a beautiful golden amber color and a magnificent bright appearance creamy head character of stark white foam laces with a lot of patterns on the impressive appearance overall malty aromas of bread crust elegant pilsner malt light toffee and a rich bready flavor of fresh baked breads along with caramelized grains carry a vibrant and fresh aroma a contribution of herbal tea like hops give a light floral note to the rich malt scents delicious and with a lot of when considering the malt profile though strong in alcoholic taste the firm maltiness delivers a mild toffee taste along with a lot of melanoidin flavors of bread crust savory caramelization and succulent fresh bread flavors with just enough herbal and floral hop flavor to the of malt flavor and with the slightest offset from sweetness the beer away from sweetness in favor of true malt flavor in finish sweetness is lightly amplified by the fruity floral flavors of orange apple pie and creamy and a bit oily from the focus of malt richness and wheat the beer carries a consistent texture from early creaminess through late fullness until the strength of alchol breaks apart the beer and allows for an alcoholic semi dry finish a hint of oily feel comes out of the toffee buttery note and may offer the slightest of the rich and savory melanoidin notes of the beer definately set it from other beers of it 's type that do n't take as much care but the oily malt character offers just a slight flaw in taste and textureExample 40
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
poured a very slightly hazed golden orange into my pint glass the thin head leaves a swiss cheese like lace on the glass the aroma is musty floral and sweet like a flowery meadow some fruitiness and dark nuttiness intriguing aroma the taste is very appealing accent on the hoppy with the malt bringing up a close second there 's a grapefruit rind bitterness in the finish a fine and flavorful ipaWith Integrated Gradients:
poured a very slightly hazed golden orange into my pint glass the thin head leaves a swiss cheese like lace on the glass the aroma is musty floral and sweet like a flowery meadow some fruitiness and dark nuttiness intriguing aroma the taste is very appealing accent on the hoppy with the malt bringing up a close second there 's a grapefruit rind bitterness in the finish a fine and flavorful ipaWith LIME:
poured a very slightly hazed golden orange into my pint glass the thin head leaves a swiss cheese like lace on the glass the aroma is musty floral and sweet like a flowery meadow some fruitiness and dark nuttiness intriguing aroma the taste is very appealing accent on the hoppy with the malt bringing up a close second there 's a grapefruit rind bitterness in the finish a fine and flavorful ipaWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured a very slightly hazed golden orange into my pint glass the thin head leaves a swiss cheese like lace on the glass the aroma is musty floral and sweet like a flowery meadow some fruitiness and dark nuttiness intriguing aroma the taste is very appealing accent on the hoppy with the malt bringing up a close second there 's a grapefruit rind bitterness in the finish a fine and flavorful ipaExample 48
Rationale length SIS = [4, 1, 3, 2]With SIS Method:
650 ml bottle uk import trade with abv is 5 3 very dark opaque brown colour nearly black pours with a large and thick tan head pleasant roasty aroma with strong coffee notes also chocolate and leather flavour has strong coffee notes too some tar and a slight smokiness roasty and hoppy bitterness in the long aftertaste maybe not the most complex beer in the world but a very good one all the sameWith Integrated Gradients:
650 ml bottle uk import trade with abv is 5 3 very dark opaque brown colour nearly black pours with a large and thick tan head pleasant roasty aroma with strong coffee notes also chocolate and leather flavour has strong coffee notes too some tar and a slight smokiness roasty and hoppy bitterness in the long aftertaste maybe not the most complex beer in the world but a very good one all the sameWith LIME:
650 ml bottle uk import trade with abv is 5 3 very dark opaque brown colour nearly black pours with a large and thick tan head pleasant roasty aroma with strong coffee notes also chocolate and leather flavour has strong coffee notes too some tar and a slight smokiness roasty and hoppy bitterness in the long aftertaste maybe not the most complex beer in the world but a very good one all the sameWith Perturbative Baseline:
650 ml bottle uk import trade with abv is 5 3 very dark opaque brown colour nearly black pours with a large and thick tan head pleasant roasty aroma with strong coffee notes also chocolate and leather flavour has strong coffee notes too some tar and a slight smokiness roasty and hoppy bitterness in the long aftertaste maybe not the most complex beer in the world but a very good one all the sameExample 51
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
medium brown fairly clear and light small thin ring of white foam sweet and rich malt smells very nutty roasted almond pecan with some caramel rich almond and toffee notes some bitter cocoa or slight espresso maybe not as sweet as the nose implies some dryness and alcohol present alcoholic fairly strong carbonation medium heavy mouthfeel pretty drinkableWith Integrated Gradients:
medium brown fairly clear and light small thin ring of white foam sweet and rich malt smells very nutty roasted almond pecan with some caramel rich almond and toffee notes some bitter cocoa or slight espresso maybe not as sweet as the nose implies some dryness and alcohol present alcoholic fairly strong carbonation medium heavy mouthfeel pretty drinkableWith LIME:
medium brown fairly clear and light small thin ring of white foam sweet and rich malt smells very nutty roasted almond pecan with some caramel rich almond and toffee notes some bitter cocoa or slight espresso maybe not as sweet as the nose implies some dryness and alcohol present alcoholic fairly strong carbonation medium heavy mouthfeel pretty drinkableWith Perturbative Baseline:
medium brown fairly clear and light small thin ring of white foam sweet and rich malt smells very nutty roasted almond pecan with some caramel rich almond and toffee notes some bitter cocoa or slight espresso maybe not as sweet as the nose implies some dryness and alcohol present alcoholic fairly strong carbonation medium heavy mouthfeel pretty drinkableExample 57
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
12oz bottle into nonic opaque brown hue with the exception of some ruby edges at the bottom of the glass the head is tan and thin typical for the style and slowly settles to a bubbly rim spotty and stringy lacing roasted malts with some sweet chocolate and a little bit of raisin the raisin is such a typical scent in this style it 's a good indicator the overall smell is similar to a stout the flavor is very complex ranging from the bitter malts as a base along with some creamy chocolate and a very light hop bitterness some molasses is in there as well full bodied with a slightly high amount of carbonation giving a bit of a fizz the finish is the lingering bitter malts three words on the label sum this one up pretty well viscous chocolatey roasty i can add delicious complex recommendedWith Integrated Gradients:
12oz bottle into nonic opaque brown hue with the exception of some ruby edges at the bottom of the glass the head is tan and thin typical for the style and slowly settles to a bubbly rim spotty and stringy lacing roasted malts with some sweet chocolate and a little bit of raisin the raisin is such a typical scent in this style it 's a good indicator the overall smell is similar to a stout the flavor is very complex ranging from the bitter malts as a base along with some creamy chocolate and a very light hop bitterness some molasses is in there as well full bodied with a slightly high amount of carbonation giving a bit of a fizz the finish is the lingering bitter malts three words on the label sum this one up pretty well viscous chocolatey roasty i can add delicious complex recommendedWith LIME:
12oz bottle into nonic opaque brown hue with the exception of some ruby edges at the bottom of the glass the head is tan and thin typical for the style and slowly settles to a bubbly rim spotty and stringy lacing roasted malts with some sweet chocolate and a little bit of raisin the raisin is such a typical scent in this style it 's a good indicator the overall smell is similar to a stout the flavor is very complex ranging from the bitter malts as a base along with some creamy chocolate and a very light hop bitterness some molasses is in there as well full bodied with a slightly high amount of carbonation giving a bit of a fizz the finish is the lingering bitter malts three words on the label sum this one up pretty well viscous chocolatey roasty i can add delicious complex recommendedWith Perturbative Baseline:
12oz bottle into nonic opaque brown hue with the exception of some ruby edges at the bottom of the glass the head is tan and thin typical for the style and slowly settles to a bubbly rim spotty and stringy lacing roasted malts with some sweet chocolate and a little bit of raisin the raisin is such a typical scent in this style it 's a good indicator the overall smell is similar to a stout the flavor is very complex ranging from the bitter malts as a base along with some creamy chocolate and a very light hop bitterness some molasses is in there as well full bodied with a slightly high amount of carbonation giving a bit of a fizz the finish is the lingering bitter malts three words on the label sum this one up pretty well viscous chocolatey roasty i can add delicious complex recommendedExample 62
Rationale length SIS = [2, 2]With SIS Method:
the beer pours a pitch black color with a thick frothy tan head that slowly fades to lacing the aroma is good it appears to have a near perfect malt scent it 's roasted on one hand it 's dry and earthy on the other there 's also a nice chocolate component as well the taste is good it has a very nice black malt flavor up front with a big chocolate malt blast and a bit of roasted malt character in the finish to call it complex is an understatement the mouthfeel is fine it is a full bodied beer with adequate carbonation this is a good beer i 'm not getting a huge roasted character which is standard with export stouts but this is a delicious beer that 's highly drinkableWith Integrated Gradients:
the beer pours a pitch black color with a thick frothy tan head that slowly fades to lacing the aroma is good it appears to have a near perfect malt scent it 's roasted on one hand it 's dry and earthy on the other there 's also a nice chocolate component as well the taste is good it has a very nice black malt flavor up front with a big chocolate malt blast and a bit of roasted malt character in the finish to call it complex is an understatement the mouthfeel is fine it is a full bodied beer with adequate carbonation this is a good beer i 'm not getting a huge roasted character which is standard with export stouts but this is a delicious beer that 's highly drinkableWith LIME:
the beer pours a pitch black color with a thick frothy tan head that slowly fades to lacing the aroma is good it appears to have a near perfect malt scent it 's roasted on one hand it 's dry and earthy on the other there 's also a nice chocolate component as well the taste is good it has a very nice black malt flavor up front with a big chocolate malt blast and a bit of roasted malt character in the finish to call it complex is an understatement the mouthfeel is fine it is a full bodied beer with adequate carbonation this is a good beer i 'm not getting a huge roasted character which is standard with export stouts but this is a delicious beer that 's highly drinkableWith Perturbative Baseline:
the beer pours a pitch black color with a thick frothy tan head that slowly fades to lacing the aroma is good it appears to have a near perfect malt scent it 's roasted on one hand it 's dry and earthy on the other there 's also a nice chocolate component as well the taste is good it has a very nice black malt flavor up front with a big chocolate malt blast and a bit of roasted malt character in the finish to call it complex is an understatement the mouthfeel is fine it is a full bodied beer with adequate carbonation this is a good beer i 'm not getting a huge roasted character which is standard with export stouts but this is a delicious beer that 's highly drinkableExample 80
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
12 oz bottle poured into pint glass appearance hazy dark amber color with a thin off white head smell a great combination of bready caramel malts and grassy citrus hops neither seems to overpower taste this is where the hops take over a pungent hop punch hit you immediately surrounded perfectly by a fruity malt character some apples and maybe honey are present very complex taste finishes very clean with only a slight pleasant bitterness mouthfeel full bodied goodness the hops and malt feel good drinkability this could be a dangerous beer it hides the abv well with a clean finish the big malt backbone may make this more difficult to drink for someWith Integrated Gradients:
12 oz bottle poured into pint glass appearance hazy dark amber color with a thin off white head smell a great combination of bready caramel malts and grassy citrus hops neither seems to overpower taste this is where the hops take over a pungent hop punch hit you immediately surrounded perfectly by a fruity malt character some apples and maybe honey are present very complex taste finishes very clean with only a slight pleasant bitterness mouthfeel full bodied goodness the hops and malt feel good drinkability this could be a dangerous beer it hides the abv well with a clean finish the big malt backbone may make this more difficult to drink for someWith LIME:
12 oz bottle poured into pint glass appearance hazy dark amber color with a thin off white head smell a great combination of bready caramel malts and grassy citrus hops neither seems to overpower taste this is where the hops take over a pungent hop punch hit you immediately surrounded perfectly by a fruity malt character some apples and maybe honey are present very complex taste finishes very clean with only a slight pleasant bitterness mouthfeel full bodied goodness the hops and malt feel good drinkability this could be a dangerous beer it hides the abv well with a clean finish the big malt backbone may make this more difficult to drink for someWith Perturbative Baseline:
12 oz bottle poured into pint glass appearance hazy dark amber color with a thin off white head smell a great combination of bready caramel malts and grassy citrus hops neither seems to overpower taste this is where the hops take over a pungent hop punch hit you immediately surrounded perfectly by a fruity malt character some apples and maybe honey are present very complex taste finishes very clean with only a slight pleasant bitterness mouthfeel full bodied goodness the hops and malt feel good drinkability this could be a dangerous beer it hides the abv well with a clean finish the big malt backbone may make this more difficult to drink for someExample 83
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
auburn tinted amber under a surprisingly rise of nose of vodka cherry juice dark rum bourbon biscuits and caramel into the mouth it begins with a dripping caramel and black liquorice hues and for a moment this could well be mead full of honey and sweet alcohol it thickness as well as sweet sour cherry notes it lingers here a while under its own girth with the cherry and oak chip sourness barely offsetting the maple syrup and brown sugar cloy it rides out with a date cherry and blood orange fruitness still in caramel and cooked sugars boil all this into a spiced rum bath heavy bodied to say that this drinks like mrs is no nor is it honestly this is probably best served poured pancakes that said it can be in sips and thus itself from avery 's other high proof and other sweet people bewareWith Integrated Gradients:
auburn tinted amber under a surprisingly rise of nose of vodka cherry juice dark rum bourbon biscuits and caramel into the mouth it begins with a dripping caramel and black liquorice hues and for a moment this could well be mead full of honey and sweet alcohol it thickness as well as sweet sour cherry notes it lingers here a while under its own girth with the cherry and oak chip sourness barely offsetting the maple syrup and brown sugar cloy it rides out with a date cherry and blood orange fruitness still in caramel and cooked sugars boil all this into a spiced rum bath heavy bodied to say that this drinks like mrs is no nor is it honestly this is probably best served poured pancakes that said it can be in sips and thus itself from avery 's other high proof and other sweet people bewareWith LIME:
auburn tinted amber under a surprisingly rise of nose of vodka cherry juice dark rum bourbon biscuits and caramel into the mouth it begins with a dripping caramel and black liquorice hues and for a moment this could well be mead full of honey and sweet alcohol it thickness as well as sweet sour cherry notes it lingers here a while under its own girth with the cherry and oak chip sourness barely offsetting the maple syrup and brown sugar cloy it rides out with a date cherry and blood orange fruitness still in caramel and cooked sugars boil all this into a spiced rum bath heavy bodied to say that this drinks like mrs is no nor is it honestly this is probably best served poured pancakes that said it can be in sips and thus itself from avery 's other high proof and other sweet people bewareWith Perturbative Baseline:
auburn tinted amber under a surprisingly rise of nose of vodka cherry juice dark rum bourbon biscuits and caramel into the mouth it begins with a dripping caramel and black liquorice hues and for a moment this could well be mead full of honey and sweet alcohol it thickness as well as sweet sour cherry notes it lingers here a while under its own girth with the cherry and oak chip sourness barely offsetting the maple syrup and brown sugar cloy it rides out with a date cherry and blood orange fruitness still in caramel and cooked sugars boil all this into a spiced rum bath heavy bodied to say that this drinks like mrs is no nor is it honestly this is probably best served poured pancakes that said it can be in sips and thus itself from avery 's other high proof and other sweet people bewareExample 87
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
22 ounce bottle pours hazy amber color with a nice 2 finger white head with very good retention that reduces to a lacing cap that leaves nice lacing aromas of caramel citrus grapefruit floral and pine taste of strong grapefruit with caramel spice and pine finishes off with a nice clean bitterness and lingering citrus and fruit flavor definitely one of the best balanced ipa 's i have come across very smooth drinking a little bit of alcohol warming on the finish medium body and carbonation this is phenomenal will definitely buy againWith Integrated Gradients:
22 ounce bottle pours hazy amber color with a nice 2 finger white head with very good retention that reduces to a lacing cap that leaves nice lacing aromas of caramel citrus grapefruit floral and pine taste of strong grapefruit with caramel spice and pine finishes off with a nice clean bitterness and lingering citrus and fruit flavor definitely one of the best balanced ipa 's i have come across very smooth drinking a little bit of alcohol warming on the finish medium body and carbonation this is phenomenal will definitely buy againWith LIME:
22 ounce bottle pours hazy amber color with a nice 2 finger white head with very good retention that reduces to a lacing cap that leaves nice lacing aromas of caramel citrus grapefruit floral and pine taste of strong grapefruit with caramel spice and pine finishes off with a nice clean bitterness and lingering citrus and fruit flavor definitely one of the best balanced ipa 's i have come across very smooth drinking a little bit of alcohol warming on the finish medium body and carbonation this is phenomenal will definitely buy againWith Perturbative Baseline:
22 ounce bottle pours hazy amber color with a nice 2 finger white head with very good retention that reduces to a lacing cap that leaves nice lacing aromas of caramel citrus grapefruit floral and pine taste of strong grapefruit with caramel spice and pine finishes off with a nice clean bitterness and lingering citrus and fruit flavor definitely one of the best balanced ipa 's i have come across very smooth drinking a little bit of alcohol warming on the finish medium body and carbonation this is phenomenal will definitely buy againExample 90
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
thanks to for the chance to try this 22 oz bomber into a duvel tulip poured a opaque black with a generous three finger mocha head which settled to a coating lacing was almost non existent as it warmed nose was pine and floral hops some chocolate and a little roasted grain taste was awesome well but hop forward like most things i enjoy there was an interesting interplay in this case between the sweetness of the malt chocolate and toasted grain and the great hop prescence tropical fruits bitterness etc there were some spice notes as well mouthfeel was medium with moderate carbonation all in all this was a very nice offering i would have again if i only couldWith Integrated Gradients:
thanks to for the chance to try this 22 oz bomber into a duvel tulip poured a opaque black with a generous three finger mocha head which settled to a coating lacing was almost non existent as it warmed nose was pine and floral hops some chocolate and a little roasted grain taste was awesome well but hop forward like most things i enjoy there was an interesting interplay in this case between the sweetness of the malt chocolate and toasted grain and the great hop prescence tropical fruits bitterness etc there were some spice notes as well mouthfeel was medium with moderate carbonation all in all this was a very nice offering i would have again if i only couldWith LIME:
thanks to for the chance to try this 22 oz bomber into a duvel tulip poured a opaque black with a generous three finger mocha head which settled to a coating lacing was almost non existent as it warmed nose was pine and floral hops some chocolate and a little roasted grain taste was awesome well but hop forward like most things i enjoy there was an interesting interplay in this case between the sweetness of the malt chocolate and toasted grain and the great hop prescence tropical fruits bitterness etc there were some spice notes as well mouthfeel was medium with moderate carbonation all in all this was a very nice offering i would have again if i only couldWith Perturbative Baseline:
thanks to for the chance to try this 22 oz bomber into a duvel tulip poured a opaque black with a generous three finger mocha head which settled to a coating lacing was almost non existent as it warmed nose was pine and floral hops some chocolate and a little roasted grain taste was awesome well but hop forward like most things i enjoy there was an interesting interplay in this case between the sweetness of the malt chocolate and toasted grain and the great hop prescence tropical fruits bitterness etc there were some spice notes as well mouthfeel was medium with moderate carbonation all in all this was a very nice offering i would have again if i only couldExample 91
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
poured from a 375 ml bottle a poured a deep golden color most comparable to tree sap very little head but permanent lacing s definitely sourness straightforward when you smell it it has that piercing sourness that hits you in the also kinda dusty if that makes sense t a very citrusy type of sourness almost like a lemon also has deep earthy characteristics f very tingly and smooth very good carbonation and again hits you in the on the finish overall i really like this one ca n't say i 've ever had a bad rr beer though if you like wild ales and sours this is the top one i would recommend it was a very very complex beer though so i will be revisiting it soon cheers russian riverWith Integrated Gradients:
poured from a 375 ml bottle a poured a deep golden color most comparable to tree sap very little head but permanent lacing s definitely sourness straightforward when you smell it it has that piercing sourness that hits you in the also kinda dusty if that makes sense t a very citrusy type of sourness almost like a lemon also has deep earthy characteristics f very tingly and smooth very good carbonation and again hits you in the on the finish overall i really like this one ca n't say i 've ever had a bad rr beer though if you like wild ales and sours this is the top one i would recommend it was a very very complex beer though so i will be revisiting it soon cheers russian riverWith LIME:
poured from a 375 ml bottle a poured a deep golden color most comparable to tree sap very little head but permanent lacing s definitely sourness straightforward when you smell it it has that piercing sourness that hits you in the also kinda dusty if that makes sense t a very citrusy type of sourness almost like a lemon also has deep earthy characteristics f very tingly and smooth very good carbonation and again hits you in the on the finish overall i really like this one ca n't say i 've ever had a bad rr beer though if you like wild ales and sours this is the top one i would recommend it was a very very complex beer though so i will be revisiting it soon cheers russian riverWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured from a 375 ml bottle a poured a deep golden color most comparable to tree sap very little head but permanent lacing s definitely sourness straightforward when you smell it it has that piercing sourness that hits you in the also kinda dusty if that makes sense t a very citrusy type of sourness almost like a lemon also has deep earthy characteristics f very tingly and smooth very good carbonation and again hits you in the on the finish overall i really like this one ca n't say i 've ever had a bad rr beer though if you like wild ales and sours this is the top one i would recommend it was a very very complex beer though so i will be revisiting it soon cheers russian riverExample 98
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
a this one pours black with a finger of sticky slightly darker than beige colored head s lost of chocolate licorice booze and roasted malts t lots of chocolate some licorice roasted malts some raisins and plums that i couldnt smell great coffee finish m thick and full bodied hard to sense carbonation warms as it goes down d an easy drinker the alcohol is well hidden in the taste trouble some to have more than one but something im glad this area can finally getWith Integrated Gradients:
a this one pours black with a finger of sticky slightly darker than beige colored head s lost of chocolate licorice booze and roasted malts t lots of chocolate some licorice roasted malts some raisins and plums that i couldnt smell great coffee finish m thick and full bodied hard to sense carbonation warms as it goes down d an easy drinker the alcohol is well hidden in the taste trouble some to have more than one but something im glad this area can finally getWith LIME:
a this one pours black with a finger of sticky slightly darker than beige colored head s lost of chocolate licorice booze and roasted malts t lots of chocolate some licorice roasted malts some raisins and plums that i couldnt smell great coffee finish m thick and full bodied hard to sense carbonation warms as it goes down d an easy drinker the alcohol is well hidden in the taste trouble some to have more than one but something im glad this area can finally getWith Perturbative Baseline:
a this one pours black with a finger of sticky slightly darker than beige colored head s lost of chocolate licorice booze and roasted malts t lots of chocolate some licorice roasted malts some raisins and plums that i couldnt smell great coffee finish m thick and full bodied hard to sense carbonation warms as it goes down d an easy drinker the alcohol is well hidden in the taste trouble some to have more than one but something im glad this area can finally getExample 99
Rationale length SIS = [2, 2]With SIS Method:
2009 version on cask at hop project day a slightly hazed ruby red grapefruit tinged copper with a cask driven billowing white head that reduced a bit and left lace s fresh bright floral citrus and light spicy hop pop up front with a pleasant underlying light caramel malt sweetness t initial hop notes of fresh citrus spicy pine and floral notes with the backing of sweet caramel malt quite balanced but does lean towards the hops m medium bodied quite smooth with only a touch of sharpness long lingering hop bitterness d i have always been an fan and this beer on cask simply shines very well constructedWith Integrated Gradients:
2009 version on cask at hop project day a slightly hazed ruby red grapefruit tinged copper with a cask driven billowing white head that reduced a bit and left lace s fresh bright floral citrus and light spicy hop pop up front with a pleasant underlying light caramel malt sweetness t initial hop notes of fresh citrus spicy pine and floral notes with the backing of sweet caramel malt quite balanced but does lean towards the hops m medium bodied quite smooth with only a touch of sharpness long lingering hop bitterness d i have always been an fan and this beer on cask simply shines very well constructedWith LIME:
2009 version on cask at hop project day a slightly hazed ruby red grapefruit tinged copper with a cask driven billowing white head that reduced a bit and left lace s fresh bright floral citrus and light spicy hop pop up front with a pleasant underlying light caramel malt sweetness t initial hop notes of fresh citrus spicy pine and floral notes with the backing of sweet caramel malt quite balanced but does lean towards the hops m medium bodied quite smooth with only a touch of sharpness long lingering hop bitterness d i have always been an fan and this beer on cask simply shines very well constructedWith Perturbative Baseline:
2009 version on cask at hop project day a slightly hazed ruby red grapefruit tinged copper with a cask driven billowing white head that reduced a bit and left lace s fresh bright floral citrus and light spicy hop pop up front with a pleasant underlying light caramel malt sweetness t initial hop notes of fresh citrus spicy pine and floral notes with the backing of sweet caramel malt quite balanced but does lean towards the hops m medium bodied quite smooth with only a touch of sharpness long lingering hop bitterness d i have always been an fan and this beer on cask simply shines very well constructedExample 100
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
500 ml bottle typical hefe cloudy golden large head lovely strong aroma of ripe bananas bubblegum and cloves cloves in the flavour too light bodied tasty but could still use some more ' like most not too much aftertaste good not outstanding this is a beer i come back to all the time as it is relatively cheap in available at and very refreshing not a great beer if you are looking for the big flavours thoughWith Integrated Gradients:
500 ml bottle typical hefe cloudy golden large head lovely strong aroma of ripe bananas bubblegum and cloves cloves in the flavour too light bodied tasty but could still use some more ' like most not too much aftertaste good not outstanding this is a beer i come back to all the time as it is relatively cheap in available at and very refreshing not a great beer if you are looking for the big flavours thoughWith LIME:
500 ml bottle typical hefe cloudy golden large head lovely strong aroma of ripe bananas bubblegum and cloves cloves in the flavour too light bodied tasty but could still use some more ' like most not too much aftertaste good not outstanding this is a beer i come back to all the time as it is relatively cheap in available at and very refreshing not a great beer if you are looking for the big flavours thoughWith Perturbative Baseline:
500 ml bottle typical hefe cloudy golden large head lovely strong aroma of ripe bananas bubblegum and cloves cloves in the flavour too light bodied tasty but could still use some more ' like most not too much aftertaste good not outstanding this is a beer i come back to all the time as it is relatively cheap in available at and very refreshing not a great beer if you are looking for the big flavours thoughExample 103
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
bottle courtesy of 2010 vintage served in my old stock snifter pours a translucent mahogany with a loose half inch off white head that quickly disperses towards the shoulders forming a thin bubbly band there 's also a residual oily slick across the center of the glass nose expresses milk chocolate a trace of dark fruit and a pleasant buttery vanilla character only the suggestion of bourbon presents itself taste expresses toffee butter candied fruit and a slightly acrid ethanol character that lingers at the back mouthfeel is medium light but closer to light with a slightly coarse carbonation and quite a bit of residual heat that lingers on the tongue and at the back of the throat all and all a pretty good barleywine that could use some time to allow that alcohol presence to dissipate that said if the alcohol does in fact dissipate the thinness to the body would be more prominent i 'm not sure if a lot of age will improve this beer but another year in the cellar might reveal a decent balanceWith Integrated Gradients:
bottle courtesy of 2010 vintage served in my old stock snifter pours a translucent mahogany with a loose half inch off white head that quickly disperses towards the shoulders forming a thin bubbly band there 's also a residual oily slick across the center of the glass nose expresses milk chocolate a trace of dark fruit and a pleasant buttery vanilla character only the suggestion of bourbon presents itself taste expresses toffee butter candied fruit and a slightly acrid ethanol character that lingers at the back mouthfeel is medium light but closer to light with a slightly coarse carbonation and quite a bit of residual heat that lingers on the tongue and at the back of the throat all and all a pretty good barleywine that could use some time to allow that alcohol presence to dissipate that said if the alcohol does in fact dissipate the thinness to the body would be more prominent i 'm not sure if a lot of age will improve this beer but another year in the cellar might reveal a decent balanceWith LIME:
bottle courtesy of 2010 vintage served in my old stock snifter pours a translucent mahogany with a loose half inch off white head that quickly disperses towards the shoulders forming a thin bubbly band there 's also a residual oily slick across the center of the glass nose expresses milk chocolate a trace of dark fruit and a pleasant buttery vanilla character only the suggestion of bourbon presents itself taste expresses toffee butter candied fruit and a slightly acrid ethanol character that lingers at the back mouthfeel is medium light but closer to light with a slightly coarse carbonation and quite a bit of residual heat that lingers on the tongue and at the back of the throat all and all a pretty good barleywine that could use some time to allow that alcohol presence to dissipate that said if the alcohol does in fact dissipate the thinness to the body would be more prominent i 'm not sure if a lot of age will improve this beer but another year in the cellar might reveal a decent balanceWith Perturbative Baseline:
bottle courtesy of 2010 vintage served in my old stock snifter pours a translucent mahogany with a loose half inch off white head that quickly disperses towards the shoulders forming a thin bubbly band there 's also a residual oily slick across the center of the glass nose expresses milk chocolate a trace of dark fruit and a pleasant buttery vanilla character only the suggestion of bourbon presents itself taste expresses toffee butter candied fruit and a slightly acrid ethanol character that lingers at the back mouthfeel is medium light but closer to light with a slightly coarse carbonation and quite a bit of residual heat that lingers on the tongue and at the back of the throat all and all a pretty good barleywine that could use some time to allow that alcohol presence to dissipate that said if the alcohol does in fact dissipate the thinness to the body would be more prominent i 'm not sure if a lot of age will improve this beer but another year in the cellar might reveal a decent balanceExample 105
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
this is a very tasty doppelbock that 's also very mellow and easy to drink almost black it has a very large light brown head very slowly shrinking the aroma is rich prune raisins sweet brown bread bread hints of dark rum the taste is rich dark toasted brown bread molasses cake prunes winey prunes and raisins faintly rummy and with a hint of coffee it 's generally sweet with with very faint bitterness and spiciness the feel is rich and smooth and it 's very smooth and easy to drinkWith Integrated Gradients:
this is a very tasty doppelbock that 's also very mellow and easy to drink almost black it has a very large light brown head very slowly shrinking the aroma is rich prune raisins sweet brown bread bread hints of dark rum the taste is rich dark toasted brown bread molasses cake prunes winey prunes and raisins faintly rummy and with a hint of coffee it 's generally sweet with with very faint bitterness and spiciness the feel is rich and smooth and it 's very smooth and easy to drinkWith LIME:
this is a very tasty doppelbock that 's also very mellow and easy to drink almost black it has a very large light brown head very slowly shrinking the aroma is rich prune raisins sweet brown bread bread hints of dark rum the taste is rich dark toasted brown bread molasses cake prunes winey prunes and raisins faintly rummy and with a hint of coffee it 's generally sweet with with very faint bitterness and spiciness the feel is rich and smooth and it 's very smooth and easy to drinkWith Perturbative Baseline:
this is a very tasty doppelbock that 's also very mellow and easy to drink almost black it has a very large light brown head very slowly shrinking the aroma is rich prune raisins sweet brown bread bread hints of dark rum the taste is rich dark toasted brown bread molasses cake prunes winey prunes and raisins faintly rummy and with a hint of coffee it 's generally sweet with with very faint bitterness and spiciness the feel is rich and smooth and it 's very smooth and easy to drinkExample 106
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
12 oz bottle into a tulip glass a pours a 2 1 2 ' head that falls to a respectable creamy presence absolutely beautiful deep amber auburn color very nice to look at s potpourri spicy candied apples just okay t definitely get that candied spiced apple thing like those bright red things you see in a jar cinnamon clove caramel malt too novelty for me m thin drying d very interesting but not past 1 2 of the glassWith Integrated Gradients:
12 oz bottle into a tulip glass a pours a 2 1 2 ' head that falls to a respectable creamy presence absolutely beautiful deep amber auburn color very nice to look at s potpourri spicy candied apples just okay t definitely get that candied spiced apple thing like those bright red things you see in a jar cinnamon clove caramel malt too novelty for me m thin drying d very interesting but not past 1 2 of the glassWith LIME:
12 oz bottle into a tulip glass a pours a 2 1 2 ' head that falls to a respectable creamy presence absolutely beautiful deep amber auburn color very nice to look at s potpourri spicy candied apples just okay t definitely get that candied spiced apple thing like those bright red things you see in a jar cinnamon clove caramel malt too novelty for me m thin drying d very interesting but not past 1 2 of the glassWith Perturbative Baseline:
12 oz bottle into a tulip glass a pours a 2 1 2 ' head that falls to a respectable creamy presence absolutely beautiful deep amber auburn color very nice to look at s potpourri spicy candied apples just okay t definitely get that candied spiced apple thing like those bright red things you see in a jar cinnamon clove caramel malt too novelty for me m thin drying d very interesting but not past 1 2 of the glassExample 118
Rationale length SIS = [1, 2, 1, 2]With SIS Method:
a testament to aging quality ales only to be served in a red wine glass or tulip a hazy shade of bronze a smallish off white head with tears of hops and malts s wonderful balance as the hops have mellowed out enough to let the malts shine through the forest for all the trees aromas of pine caramel grapefruit pineapple and charred walnuts t as it warms up the flavors suggested by the scents begin to emerge another year may the two perfectly m medium to full bodied a old guardian aged some 1 5 years is viscous and luscious d some claim to be able to drink more than one of these 22oz bombers ok but if you 're willing to split the second one among three or four i 'd be happy to savor this night cap a case of this is well worth a few during the years a few right about now and the rest over time to my mind a beer cellar needs old guardian keeping the treasure safeWith Integrated Gradients:
a testament to aging quality ales only to be served in a red wine glass or tulip a hazy shade of bronze a smallish off white head with tears of hops and malts s wonderful balance as the hops have mellowed out enough to let the malts shine through the forest for all the trees aromas of pine caramel grapefruit pineapple and charred walnuts t as it warms up the flavors suggested by the scents begin to emerge another year may the two perfectly m medium to full bodied a old guardian aged some 1 5 years is viscous and luscious d some claim to be able to drink more than one of these 22oz bombers ok but if you 're willing to split the second one among three or four i 'd be happy to savor this night cap a case of this is well worth a few during the years a few right about now and the rest over time to my mind a beer cellar needs old guardian keeping the treasure safeWith LIME:
a testament to aging quality ales only to be served in a red wine glass or tulip a hazy shade of bronze a smallish off white head with tears of hops and malts s wonderful balance as the hops have mellowed out enough to let the malts shine through the forest for all the trees aromas of pine caramel grapefruit pineapple and charred walnuts t as it warms up the flavors suggested by the scents begin to emerge another year may the two perfectly m medium to full bodied a old guardian aged some 1 5 years is viscous and luscious d some claim to be able to drink more than one of these 22oz bombers ok but if you 're willing to split the second one among three or four i 'd be happy to savor this night cap a case of this is well worth a few during the years a few right about now and the rest over time to my mind a beer cellar needs old guardian keeping the treasure safeWith Perturbative Baseline:
a testament to aging quality ales only to be served in a red wine glass or tulip a hazy shade of bronze a smallish off white head with tears of hops and malts s wonderful balance as the hops have mellowed out enough to let the malts shine through the forest for all the trees aromas of pine caramel grapefruit pineapple and charred walnuts t as it warms up the flavors suggested by the scents begin to emerge another year may the two perfectly m medium to full bodied a old guardian aged some 1 5 years is viscous and luscious d some claim to be able to drink more than one of these 22oz bombers ok but if you 're willing to split the second one among three or four i 'd be happy to savor this night cap a case of this is well worth a few during the years a few right about now and the rest over time to my mind a beer cellar needs old guardian keeping the treasure safeExample 123
Rationale length SIS = [1, 3]With SIS Method:
a this beer pours beautifully black with a really large brown thick head that sure takes it 's time to dissipate leaving rich lacings s heavy roasted malt with some sweetness some bitter hops along with dark chocolate and coffee t sweet heavy roasted malt floral hops and dark chocolate coffee along with dark dried fruit m the lingering aftertaste is sweet and bitter at the same time medium body and light carbonation d nice and well balanced heavy and light at the same time great with a sweet cakeWith Integrated Gradients:
a this beer pours beautifully black with a really large brown thick head that sure takes it 's time to dissipate leaving rich lacings s heavy roasted malt with some sweetness some bitter hops along with dark chocolate and coffee t sweet heavy roasted malt floral hops and dark chocolate coffee along with dark dried fruit m the lingering aftertaste is sweet and bitter at the same time medium body and light carbonation d nice and well balanced heavy and light at the same time great with a sweet cakeWith LIME:
a this beer pours beautifully black with a really large brown thick head that sure takes it 's time to dissipate leaving rich lacings s heavy roasted malt with some sweetness some bitter hops along with dark chocolate and coffee t sweet heavy roasted malt floral hops and dark chocolate coffee along with dark dried fruit m the lingering aftertaste is sweet and bitter at the same time medium body and light carbonation d nice and well balanced heavy and light at the same time great with a sweet cakeWith Perturbative Baseline:
a this beer pours beautifully black with a really large brown thick head that sure takes it 's time to dissipate leaving rich lacings s heavy roasted malt with some sweetness some bitter hops along with dark chocolate and coffee t sweet heavy roasted malt floral hops and dark chocolate coffee along with dark dried fruit m the lingering aftertaste is sweet and bitter at the same time medium body and light carbonation d nice and well balanced heavy and light at the same time great with a sweet cakeExample 124
Rationale length SIS = [2, 2]With SIS Method:
poured a lovely golden color with massive chunky white head head lasted throughout and nice lacing on the side of the glass smell is truly enjoyable with nice notes of summer fruits bananas bubble gum and yeast taste is also very pleasant with strong banana and other light fruit flavors nice and creamy in the mouth with an almost syrup like feeling being left behind some alcohol detected but not what you would think for a 10 5 beer way too easy to drink very enjoyable beerWith Integrated Gradients:
poured a lovely golden color with massive chunky white head head lasted throughout and nice lacing on the side of the glass smell is truly enjoyable with nice notes of summer fruits bananas bubble gum and yeast taste is also very pleasant with strong banana and other light fruit flavors nice and creamy in the mouth with an almost syrup like feeling being left behind some alcohol detected but not what you would think for a 10 5 beer way too easy to drink very enjoyable beerWith LIME:
poured a lovely golden color with massive chunky white head head lasted throughout and nice lacing on the side of the glass smell is truly enjoyable with nice notes of summer fruits bananas bubble gum and yeast taste is also very pleasant with strong banana and other light fruit flavors nice and creamy in the mouth with an almost syrup like feeling being left behind some alcohol detected but not what you would think for a 10 5 beer way too easy to drink very enjoyable beerWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured a lovely golden color with massive chunky white head head lasted throughout and nice lacing on the side of the glass smell is truly enjoyable with nice notes of summer fruits bananas bubble gum and yeast taste is also very pleasant with strong banana and other light fruit flavors nice and creamy in the mouth with an almost syrup like feeling being left behind some alcohol detected but not what you would think for a 10 5 beer way too easy to drink very enjoyable beerExample 127
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
i got the sampler tray at the brewpub restaurant in wa sample size was approximately 4 ounces a golden clear color and generous head in spite of the little sampler glass size s strong florals and citrus from being dry hopped i presume any aroma from the malts was hidden t i would liken this brew to a dry hopped version of their pale ale flavor palate was dominated by the hops which came through as floral and citrus malts were over dominated m thin medium to light body bitterness lingers as would be expected alcohol is hidden d decent ipa like beer the dry hopping adds a nice floral aroma and flavor interesting brew and worthy of a tryWith Integrated Gradients:
i got the sampler tray at the brewpub restaurant in wa sample size was approximately 4 ounces a golden clear color and generous head in spite of the little sampler glass size s strong florals and citrus from being dry hopped i presume any aroma from the malts was hidden t i would liken this brew to a dry hopped version of their pale ale flavor palate was dominated by the hops which came through as floral and citrus malts were over dominated m thin medium to light body bitterness lingers as would be expected alcohol is hidden d decent ipa like beer the dry hopping adds a nice floral aroma and flavor interesting brew and worthy of a tryWith LIME:
i got the sampler tray at the brewpub restaurant in wa sample size was approximately 4 ounces a golden clear color and generous head in spite of the little sampler glass size s strong florals and citrus from being dry hopped i presume any aroma from the malts was hidden t i would liken this brew to a dry hopped version of their pale ale flavor palate was dominated by the hops which came through as floral and citrus malts were over dominated m thin medium to light body bitterness lingers as would be expected alcohol is hidden d decent ipa like beer the dry hopping adds a nice floral aroma and flavor interesting brew and worthy of a tryWith Perturbative Baseline:
i got the sampler tray at the brewpub restaurant in wa sample size was approximately 4 ounces a golden clear color and generous head in spite of the little sampler glass size s strong florals and citrus from being dry hopped i presume any aroma from the malts was hidden t i would liken this brew to a dry hopped version of their pale ale flavor palate was dominated by the hops which came through as floral and citrus malts were over dominated m thin medium to light body bitterness lingers as would be expected alcohol is hidden d decent ipa like beer the dry hopping adds a nice floral aroma and flavor interesting brew and worthy of a tryExample 130
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
i hate to be the guy who a top rated brew but i guess today i am that guy maybe i 'm just sick of beers like this but i feel like once you 've had one double imperial chocolate coffee espresso mocha java stout you 've had 'em all the coffee and chocolate flavors are too much for beer or too at least too much for this beer i love a nice stout that has a more subtle coffee or chocolaty flavor that 's imparted by the kind of malt they used but this straight up infused flavor is too syrupy for me in general do n't get me wrong it is delicious it 's just not something i like in my beer i 've decided appears a dark pitch brown color a wimpy head that dissapears quickly smells extremely roasty and sweet but with a ton of nice bitterness in the form of coffee and bitter chocolate maybe even from the hops but i ca n't really detect any taste could be full of complex flavors and the potential is there but the palate is really overrun with the intense coffee bean chocolate party that 's going on in this beer i 've already talked about that part the real saving grace of this beer is the mouthfeel soft and pillowy it 's so smooth and just velvety on the palate with a slight if i had no tastebuds even i would drink this just for the texture to finish up it could just be me or a stylistic sort of preference thing but the strong coffee flavors do n't work for this beer i hate to say check out the black rye from founders there 's a killer beer for yaWith Integrated Gradients:
i hate to be the guy who a top rated brew but i guess today i am that guy maybe i 'm just sick of beers like this but i feel like once you 've had one double imperial chocolate coffee espresso mocha java stout you 've had 'em all the coffee and chocolate flavors are too much for beer or too at least too much for this beer i love a nice stout that has a more subtle coffee or chocolaty flavor that 's imparted by the kind of malt they used but this straight up infused flavor is too syrupy for me in general do n't get me wrong it is delicious it 's just not something i like in my beer i 've decided appears a dark pitch brown color a wimpy head that dissapears quickly smells extremely roasty and sweet but with a ton of nice bitterness in the form of coffee and bitter chocolate maybe even from the hops but i ca n't really detect any taste could be full of complex flavors and the potential is there but the palate is really overrun with the intense coffee bean chocolate party that 's going on in this beer i 've already talked about that part the real saving grace of this beer is the mouthfeel soft and pillowy it 's so smooth and just velvety on the palate with a slight if i had no tastebuds even i would drink this just for the texture to finish up it could just be me or a stylistic sort of preference thing but the strong coffee flavors do n't work for this beer i hate to say check out the black rye from founders there 's a killer beer for yaWith LIME:
i hate to be the guy who a top rated brew but i guess today i am that guy maybe i 'm just sick of beers like this but i feel like once you 've had one double imperial chocolate coffee espresso mocha java stout you 've had 'em all the coffee and chocolate flavors are too much for beer or too at least too much for this beer i love a nice stout that has a more subtle coffee or chocolaty flavor that 's imparted by the kind of malt they used but this straight up infused flavor is too syrupy for me in general do n't get me wrong it is delicious it 's just not something i like in my beer i 've decided appears a dark pitch brown color a wimpy head that dissapears quickly smells extremely roasty and sweet but with a ton of nice bitterness in the form of coffee and bitter chocolate maybe even from the hops but i ca n't really detect any taste could be full of complex flavors and the potential is there but the palate is really overrun with the intense coffee bean chocolate party that 's going on in this beer i 've already talked about that part the real saving grace of this beer is the mouthfeel soft and pillowy it 's so smooth and just velvety on the palate with a slight if i had no tastebuds even i would drink this just for the texture to finish up it could just be me or a stylistic sort of preference thing but the strong coffee flavors do n't work for this beer i hate to say check out the black rye from founders there 's a killer beer for yaWith Perturbative Baseline:
i hate to be the guy who a top rated brew but i guess today i am that guy maybe i 'm just sick of beers like this but i feel like once you 've had one double imperial chocolate coffee espresso mocha java stout you 've had 'em all the coffee and chocolate flavors are too much for beer or too at least too much for this beer i love a nice stout that has a more subtle coffee or chocolaty flavor that 's imparted by the kind of malt they used but this straight up infused flavor is too syrupy for me in general do n't get me wrong it is delicious it 's just not something i like in my beer i 've decided appears a dark pitch brown color a wimpy head that dissapears quickly smells extremely roasty and sweet but with a ton of nice bitterness in the form of coffee and bitter chocolate maybe even from the hops but i ca n't really detect any taste could be full of complex flavors and the potential is there but the palate is really overrun with the intense coffee bean chocolate party that 's going on in this beer i 've already talked about that part the real saving grace of this beer is the mouthfeel soft and pillowy it 's so smooth and just velvety on the palate with a slight if i had no tastebuds even i would drink this just for the texture to finish up it could just be me or a stylistic sort of preference thing but the strong coffee flavors do n't work for this beer i hate to say check out the black rye from founders there 's a killer beer for yaExample 140
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
a held up to the florida sun there is n't a of light threw this chocolate stout on top of the black liquid goodness sits a milk chocolate head that happens to be the same color as the label on the bottle s just as i expected choklat is the most chocolate smelling beer in the beer world southern tier always impresses me with these kind of brews but the lack of complexity is it 's only downfall t this brew reminds me of when i was a kid and used to put chocolate syrup on top of chocolate fudge that was on top of chocolate ice cream that was being eaten out of a chocolate cone with chocolate of course the fact that they managed to brew this stout at 11 without affecting the flavor is amazing mf mouthfeel is like creamy milk chocolate just they way it should be d drinkability is excellent southern tier has some issues in this category for me because some of their brews are just too over the top see creme brulee but who does n't love chocolate especially with a well hidden abvWith Integrated Gradients:
a held up to the florida sun there is n't a of light threw this chocolate stout on top of the black liquid goodness sits a milk chocolate head that happens to be the same color as the label on the bottle s just as i expected choklat is the most chocolate smelling beer in the beer world southern tier always impresses me with these kind of brews but the lack of complexity is it 's only downfall t this brew reminds me of when i was a kid and used to put chocolate syrup on top of chocolate fudge that was on top of chocolate ice cream that was being eaten out of a chocolate cone with chocolate of course the fact that they managed to brew this stout at 11 without affecting the flavor is amazing mf mouthfeel is like creamy milk chocolate just they way it should be d drinkability is excellent southern tier has some issues in this category for me because some of their brews are just too over the top see creme brulee but who does n't love chocolate especially with a well hidden abvWith LIME:
a held up to the florida sun there is n't a of light threw this chocolate stout on top of the black liquid goodness sits a milk chocolate head that happens to be the same color as the label on the bottle s just as i expected choklat is the most chocolate smelling beer in the beer world southern tier always impresses me with these kind of brews but the lack of complexity is it 's only downfall t this brew reminds me of when i was a kid and used to put chocolate syrup on top of chocolate fudge that was on top of chocolate ice cream that was being eaten out of a chocolate cone with chocolate of course the fact that they managed to brew this stout at 11 without affecting the flavor is amazing mf mouthfeel is like creamy milk chocolate just they way it should be d drinkability is excellent southern tier has some issues in this category for me because some of their brews are just too over the top see creme brulee but who does n't love chocolate especially with a well hidden abvWith Perturbative Baseline:
a held up to the florida sun there is n't a of light threw this chocolate stout on top of the black liquid goodness sits a milk chocolate head that happens to be the same color as the label on the bottle s just as i expected choklat is the most chocolate smelling beer in the beer world southern tier always impresses me with these kind of brews but the lack of complexity is it 's only downfall t this brew reminds me of when i was a kid and used to put chocolate syrup on top of chocolate fudge that was on top of chocolate ice cream that was being eaten out of a chocolate cone with chocolate of course the fact that they managed to brew this stout at 11 without affecting the flavor is amazing mf mouthfeel is like creamy milk chocolate just they way it should be d drinkability is excellent southern tier has some issues in this category for me because some of their brews are just too over the top see creme brulee but who does n't love chocolate especially with a well hidden abvExample 152
Rationale length SIS = [2, 4]With SIS Method:
dark black with nearly no light at all shining through on this one rich tan colored head of about two inches quickly settled down to about a half inch of tan that thoroughly coated the inside of the glass this was what the style is all about the aroma was just loaded down with coffee rich notes of mocha mixes in with a rich and sweet coffee note a tiny bit of bitterness and an earthy flare lying down underneath of it but the majority of this one was hands down rich brewed coffee the flavor was more of the same rich notes just rolled over the tongue in waves and thoroughly coated the inside of the mouth sweet with touches of chocolate and vanilla to highlight the coffee notesWith Integrated Gradients:
dark black with nearly no light at all shining through on this one rich tan colored head of about two inches quickly settled down to about a half inch of tan that thoroughly coated the inside of the glass this was what the style is all about the aroma was just loaded down with coffee rich notes of mocha mixes in with a rich and sweet coffee note a tiny bit of bitterness and an earthy flare lying down underneath of it but the majority of this one was hands down rich brewed coffee the flavor was more of the same rich notes just rolled over the tongue in waves and thoroughly coated the inside of the mouth sweet with touches of chocolate and vanilla to highlight the coffee notesWith LIME:
dark black with nearly no light at all shining through on this one rich tan colored head of about two inches quickly settled down to about a half inch of tan that thoroughly coated the inside of the glass this was what the style is all about the aroma was just loaded down with coffee rich notes of mocha mixes in with a rich and sweet coffee note a tiny bit of bitterness and an earthy flare lying down underneath of it but the majority of this one was hands down rich brewed coffee the flavor was more of the same rich notes just rolled over the tongue in waves and thoroughly coated the inside of the mouth sweet with touches of chocolate and vanilla to highlight the coffee notesWith Perturbative Baseline:
dark black with nearly no light at all shining through on this one rich tan colored head of about two inches quickly settled down to about a half inch of tan that thoroughly coated the inside of the glass this was what the style is all about the aroma was just loaded down with coffee rich notes of mocha mixes in with a rich and sweet coffee note a tiny bit of bitterness and an earthy flare lying down underneath of it but the majority of this one was hands down rich brewed coffee the flavor was more of the same rich notes just rolled over the tongue in waves and thoroughly coated the inside of the mouth sweet with touches of chocolate and vanilla to highlight the coffee notesExample 155
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
serving type a 12 oz bottle poured into a westmalle trappist chalice a apple juice s sweet bread hops a wonderful aroma t complete opposite of the aroma tart yet smooth earthy pine a complex beer m smooth with a tiny bite d i would and will order buy one of these again a nice brew from stone ca n't wait to try the imperial russian stout i just got mmmWith Integrated Gradients:
serving type a 12 oz bottle poured into a westmalle trappist chalice a apple juice s sweet bread hops a wonderful aroma t complete opposite of the aroma tart yet smooth earthy pine a complex beer m smooth with a tiny bite d i would and will order buy one of these again a nice brew from stone ca n't wait to try the imperial russian stout i just got mmmWith LIME:
serving type a 12 oz bottle poured into a westmalle trappist chalice a apple juice s sweet bread hops a wonderful aroma t complete opposite of the aroma tart yet smooth earthy pine a complex beer m smooth with a tiny bite d i would and will order buy one of these again a nice brew from stone ca n't wait to try the imperial russian stout i just got mmmWith Perturbative Baseline:
serving type a 12 oz bottle poured into a westmalle trappist chalice a apple juice s sweet bread hops a wonderful aroma t complete opposite of the aroma tart yet smooth earthy pine a complex beer m smooth with a tiny bite d i would and will order buy one of these again a nice brew from stone ca n't wait to try the imperial russian stout i just got mmmExample 160
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
poured from a bottle into a duvel tulip a pours a dark shade of amber with a three finger slightly offwhite head the head is very puffy and the lacing is all the way around the glass 4 5 s earthy hops but they smell absolutely wonderful and strong getting some hints of cat piss as well simcoe up in here 4 t wow the bitterness is strong in this one lots of pine up front and the finish is slightly sweet very solid 4 m it has a real nice body to it nice and thick not chewy like a stout but it has that nice ipa backbone to it o really like this beer tastes a lot like torpedo but a little less abrasive and fresher plus at 4 79 for a bomber it was a steal 5With Integrated Gradients:
poured from a bottle into a duvel tulip a pours a dark shade of amber with a three finger slightly offwhite head the head is very puffy and the lacing is all the way around the glass 4 5 s earthy hops but they smell absolutely wonderful and strong getting some hints of cat piss as well simcoe up in here 4 t wow the bitterness is strong in this one lots of pine up front and the finish is slightly sweet very solid 4 m it has a real nice body to it nice and thick not chewy like a stout but it has that nice ipa backbone to it o really like this beer tastes a lot like torpedo but a little less abrasive and fresher plus at 4 79 for a bomber it was a steal 5With LIME:
poured from a bottle into a duvel tulip a pours a dark shade of amber with a three finger slightly offwhite head the head is very puffy and the lacing is all the way around the glass 4 5 s earthy hops but they smell absolutely wonderful and strong getting some hints of cat piss as well simcoe up in here 4 t wow the bitterness is strong in this one lots of pine up front and the finish is slightly sweet very solid 4 m it has a real nice body to it nice and thick not chewy like a stout but it has that nice ipa backbone to it o really like this beer tastes a lot like torpedo but a little less abrasive and fresher plus at 4 79 for a bomber it was a steal 5With Perturbative Baseline:
poured from a bottle into a duvel tulip a pours a dark shade of amber with a three finger slightly offwhite head the head is very puffy and the lacing is all the way around the glass 4 5 s earthy hops but they smell absolutely wonderful and strong getting some hints of cat piss as well simcoe up in here 4 t wow the bitterness is strong in this one lots of pine up front and the finish is slightly sweet very solid 4 m it has a real nice body to it nice and thick not chewy like a stout but it has that nice ipa backbone to it o really like this beer tastes a lot like torpedo but a little less abrasive and fresher plus at 4 79 for a bomber it was a steal 5Example 161
Rationale length SIS = [1, 3, 3, 2]With SIS Method:
a clear amber body with a large foamy offwhite head s a big bouquet of raspberries and blueberries fresh sweet tangy fruit aromas floral hop notes t tangy fruit with a buttery back note sweet splash of soft fruit liquor and tangy hops fruit like acidity akin to apple skin blueberry and dark fruit present here tangy and spiced alcohol bring depth to this beers flavors m warming drying medium body clean on the palate and the carbonation the tongue o plenty of fruit in the nose and mouth the starchy buttery flavors add a different dimension hereWith Integrated Gradients:
a clear amber body with a large foamy offwhite head s a big bouquet of raspberries and blueberries fresh sweet tangy fruit aromas floral hop notes t tangy fruit with a buttery back note sweet splash of soft fruit liquor and tangy hops fruit like acidity akin to apple skin blueberry and dark fruit present here tangy and spiced alcohol bring depth to this beers flavors m warming drying medium body clean on the palate and the carbonation the tongue o plenty of fruit in the nose and mouth the starchy buttery flavors add a different dimension hereWith LIME:
a clear amber body with a large foamy offwhite head s a big bouquet of raspberries and blueberries fresh sweet tangy fruit aromas floral hop notes t tangy fruit with a buttery back note sweet splash of soft fruit liquor and tangy hops fruit like acidity akin to apple skin blueberry and dark fruit present here tangy and spiced alcohol bring depth to this beers flavors m warming drying medium body clean on the palate and the carbonation the tongue o plenty of fruit in the nose and mouth the starchy buttery flavors add a different dimension hereWith Perturbative Baseline:
a clear amber body with a large foamy offwhite head s a big bouquet of raspberries and blueberries fresh sweet tangy fruit aromas floral hop notes t tangy fruit with a buttery back note sweet splash of soft fruit liquor and tangy hops fruit like acidity akin to apple skin blueberry and dark fruit present here tangy and spiced alcohol bring depth to this beers flavors m warming drying medium body clean on the palate and the carbonation the tongue o plenty of fruit in the nose and mouth the starchy buttery flavors add a different dimension hereExample 164
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
served from a plain looking yellow 750 this tripel pours out bright lightly clouded apricot yellow with a dense and chunky white head that has epic retention and tons of stick aroma is so much bigger than i expected from a tripel that only at 6 8 big tropical and orchard fruit with funky yeasty spice and a pepper coriander bite green apple and pear is by honeyish malts and complex phenolic undertones featuring banana and buttery flavor equally high in my book so surprising becuase it is relatively low abv compared to the highest rated tripels a complex malt and fruit entry is kicked up by creamy sweet lemon key lime peel freshly baked pie crust cracker and fluffy cotton candy the finish is well hopped with soft nuances of white pepper infused green herbs and earthyness complex and dry excellentWith Integrated Gradients:
served from a plain looking yellow 750 this tripel pours out bright lightly clouded apricot yellow with a dense and chunky white head that has epic retention and tons of stick aroma is so much bigger than i expected from a tripel that only at 6 8 big tropical and orchard fruit with funky yeasty spice and a pepper coriander bite green apple and pear is by honeyish malts and complex phenolic undertones featuring banana and buttery flavor equally high in my book so surprising becuase it is relatively low abv compared to the highest rated tripels a complex malt and fruit entry is kicked up by creamy sweet lemon key lime peel freshly baked pie crust cracker and fluffy cotton candy the finish is well hopped with soft nuances of white pepper infused green herbs and earthyness complex and dry excellentWith LIME:
served from a plain looking yellow 750 this tripel pours out bright lightly clouded apricot yellow with a dense and chunky white head that has epic retention and tons of stick aroma is so much bigger than i expected from a tripel that only at 6 8 big tropical and orchard fruit with funky yeasty spice and a pepper coriander bite green apple and pear is by honeyish malts and complex phenolic undertones featuring banana and buttery flavor equally high in my book so surprising becuase it is relatively low abv compared to the highest rated tripels a complex malt and fruit entry is kicked up by creamy sweet lemon key lime peel freshly baked pie crust cracker and fluffy cotton candy the finish is well hopped with soft nuances of white pepper infused green herbs and earthyness complex and dry excellentWith Perturbative Baseline:
served from a plain looking yellow 750 this tripel pours out bright lightly clouded apricot yellow with a dense and chunky white head that has epic retention and tons of stick aroma is so much bigger than i expected from a tripel that only at 6 8 big tropical and orchard fruit with funky yeasty spice and a pepper coriander bite green apple and pear is by honeyish malts and complex phenolic undertones featuring banana and buttery flavor equally high in my book so surprising becuase it is relatively low abv compared to the highest rated tripels a complex malt and fruit entry is kicked up by creamy sweet lemon key lime peel freshly baked pie crust cracker and fluffy cotton candy the finish is well hopped with soft nuances of white pepper infused green herbs and earthyness complex and dry excellentExample 170
Rationale length SIS = [1, 2]With SIS Method:
11 2oz bottle a poured into a duvel tulip glass pours a golden yellow color with a huge white head that takes up half the glass the head possesses amazing retention and lacing as well this is a very pretty beer s the aroma is lighter than expected with some fruit citrus peel spices and belgian yeast the aroma is very light but very pleasant as well the array of fruits dominate the aroma with some citrus peel and clove very nice t the taste like the aroma is very fruity with some spices added in there with a dry yeasty finish along with some alcohol m the mouthfeel is light bodied with a high amount of carbonation d this is one of the better tripels that i have tried fantastic stuffWith Integrated Gradients:
11 2oz bottle a poured into a duvel tulip glass pours a golden yellow color with a huge white head that takes up half the glass the head possesses amazing retention and lacing as well this is a very pretty beer s the aroma is lighter than expected with some fruit citrus peel spices and belgian yeast the aroma is very light but very pleasant as well the array of fruits dominate the aroma with some citrus peel and clove very nice t the taste like the aroma is very fruity with some spices added in there with a dry yeasty finish along with some alcohol m the mouthfeel is light bodied with a high amount of carbonation d this is one of the better tripels that i have tried fantastic stuffWith LIME:
11 2oz bottle a poured into a duvel tulip glass pours a golden yellow color with a huge white head that takes up half the glass the head possesses amazing retention and lacing as well this is a very pretty beer s the aroma is lighter than expected with some fruit citrus peel spices and belgian yeast the aroma is very light but very pleasant as well the array of fruits dominate the aroma with some citrus peel and clove very nice t the taste like the aroma is very fruity with some spices added in there with a dry yeasty finish along with some alcohol m the mouthfeel is light bodied with a high amount of carbonation d this is one of the better tripels that i have tried fantastic stuffWith Perturbative Baseline:
11 2oz bottle a poured into a duvel tulip glass pours a golden yellow color with a huge white head that takes up half the glass the head possesses amazing retention and lacing as well this is a very pretty beer s the aroma is lighter than expected with some fruit citrus peel spices and belgian yeast the aroma is very light but very pleasant as well the array of fruits dominate the aroma with some citrus peel and clove very nice t the taste like the aroma is very fruity with some spices added in there with a dry yeasty finish along with some alcohol m the mouthfeel is light bodied with a high amount of carbonation d this is one of the better tripels that i have tried fantastic stuffExample 178
Rationale length SIS = [1, 1, 1, 1, 1]With SIS Method:
had a firkin of this 2010 vintage at at pours a hazy amber orange red colored beer with a light fizzy head as usual for cask nose has a nice tart sour fruit aroma great tart fruits that just dance around the nostrils berry lots of grape skin bit of brett funk and like acidic fruit nice funk overall taste brings a great funk and sour tart fruit berry light sour fruit and sour malts bit of brett funk as well again bringing some acidic tastes bit grainy and bready and some interesting berry fruit with a bit of grape skin and seed finishes with a bready malt tart fruit sour but not puckering a bit more grape skin and dark red wine and even a hint of oak and vanilla hint of booze mouth is med bodied bit of warming booze and acidic feel good carb esp for cask overall awesome so tasty great tart sour fruits sour malts a bit bready not mouth puckering or over the top very tasty and nice funk to it at the same timeWith Integrated Gradients:
had a firkin of this 2010 vintage at at pours a hazy amber orange red colored beer with a light fizzy head as usual for cask nose has a nice tart sour fruit aroma great tart fruits that just dance around the nostrils berry lots of grape skin bit of brett funk and like acidic fruit nice funk overall taste brings a great funk and sour tart fruit berry light sour fruit and sour malts bit of brett funk as well again bringing some acidic tastes bit grainy and bready and some interesting berry fruit with a bit of grape skin and seed finishes with a bready malt tart fruit sour but not puckering a bit more grape skin and dark red wine and even a hint of oak and vanilla hint of booze mouth is med bodied bit of warming booze and acidic feel good carb esp for cask overall awesome so tasty great tart sour fruits sour malts a bit bready not mouth puckering or over the top very tasty and nice funk to it at the same timeWith LIME:
had a firkin of this 2010 vintage at at pours a hazy amber orange red colored beer with a light fizzy head as usual for cask nose has a nice tart sour fruit aroma great tart fruits that just dance around the nostrils berry lots of grape skin bit of brett funk and like acidic fruit nice funk overall taste brings a great funk and sour tart fruit berry light sour fruit and sour malts bit of brett funk as well again bringing some acidic tastes bit grainy and bready and some interesting berry fruit with a bit of grape skin and seed finishes with a bready malt tart fruit sour but not puckering a bit more grape skin and dark red wine and even a hint of oak and vanilla hint of booze mouth is med bodied bit of warming booze and acidic feel good carb esp for cask overall awesome so tasty great tart sour fruits sour malts a bit bready not mouth puckering or over the top very tasty and nice funk to it at the same timeWith Perturbative Baseline:
had a firkin of this 2010 vintage at at pours a hazy amber orange red colored beer with a light fizzy head as usual for cask nose has a nice tart sour fruit aroma great tart fruits that just dance around the nostrils berry lots of grape skin bit of brett funk and like acidic fruit nice funk overall taste brings a great funk and sour tart fruit berry light sour fruit and sour malts bit of brett funk as well again bringing some acidic tastes bit grainy and bready and some interesting berry fruit with a bit of grape skin and seed finishes with a bready malt tart fruit sour but not puckering a bit more grape skin and dark red wine and even a hint of oak and vanilla hint of booze mouth is med bodied bit of warming booze and acidic feel good carb esp for cask overall awesome so tasty great tart sour fruits sour malts a bit bready not mouth puckering or over the top very tasty and nice funk to it at the same timeExample 180
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
pours a light brown with an orange hue medium head is white generous nose holiday spice indeed ginger cinammon and the orange mentioned on the lable christmas spices in a bottle nice velvety mouthfeel smooth but full of flavor great balance between the spices and rich malts the hop bill seems turned up on this years version alcohol warmth is also present a significant amount of ginger but not overpowering great beer for holiday parties or just by a warm fire lakefront has always produced a fine beer with this style this year it is hoppier a little less spicy but still well spiced and significantly higher in alcohol a fantastic holiday beerWith Integrated Gradients:
pours a light brown with an orange hue medium head is white generous nose holiday spice indeed ginger cinammon and the orange mentioned on the lable christmas spices in a bottle nice velvety mouthfeel smooth but full of flavor great balance between the spices and rich malts the hop bill seems turned up on this years version alcohol warmth is also present a significant amount of ginger but not overpowering great beer for holiday parties or just by a warm fire lakefront has always produced a fine beer with this style this year it is hoppier a little less spicy but still well spiced and significantly higher in alcohol a fantastic holiday beerWith LIME:
pours a light brown with an orange hue medium head is white generous nose holiday spice indeed ginger cinammon and the orange mentioned on the lable christmas spices in a bottle nice velvety mouthfeel smooth but full of flavor great balance between the spices and rich malts the hop bill seems turned up on this years version alcohol warmth is also present a significant amount of ginger but not overpowering great beer for holiday parties or just by a warm fire lakefront has always produced a fine beer with this style this year it is hoppier a little less spicy but still well spiced and significantly higher in alcohol a fantastic holiday beerWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours a light brown with an orange hue medium head is white generous nose holiday spice indeed ginger cinammon and the orange mentioned on the lable christmas spices in a bottle nice velvety mouthfeel smooth but full of flavor great balance between the spices and rich malts the hop bill seems turned up on this years version alcohol warmth is also present a significant amount of ginger but not overpowering great beer for holiday parties or just by a warm fire lakefront has always produced a fine beer with this style this year it is hoppier a little less spicy but still well spiced and significantly higher in alcohol a fantastic holiday beerExample 187
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
this beer pours a whiskey brown with a touch of gold the head starts tall even and egg shell white but fell to a thin film leaving some spots of lace smells of succulent juicy hops with nectarines and tasty pine underneath lies a powdery sugar the smell 's simple but it has me tastes of a biscuit dough and rye crisp malt with a tiny hint of honey that is hidden behind a tingly of bubbles that little of grapefruit and piney hops finishes with a bit of dark wheat that goes well with the lingering dryness the mouth feel is really light and creamy smooth with a of bubbles that nip at my mouth the dryness this one 's really easy to drink and a nice change of pace for hoppy beersWith Integrated Gradients:
this beer pours a whiskey brown with a touch of gold the head starts tall even and egg shell white but fell to a thin film leaving some spots of lace smells of succulent juicy hops with nectarines and tasty pine underneath lies a powdery sugar the smell 's simple but it has me tastes of a biscuit dough and rye crisp malt with a tiny hint of honey that is hidden behind a tingly of bubbles that little of grapefruit and piney hops finishes with a bit of dark wheat that goes well with the lingering dryness the mouth feel is really light and creamy smooth with a of bubbles that nip at my mouth the dryness this one 's really easy to drink and a nice change of pace for hoppy beersWith LIME:
this beer pours a whiskey brown with a touch of gold the head starts tall even and egg shell white but fell to a thin film leaving some spots of lace smells of succulent juicy hops with nectarines and tasty pine underneath lies a powdery sugar the smell 's simple but it has me tastes of a biscuit dough and rye crisp malt with a tiny hint of honey that is hidden behind a tingly of bubbles that little of grapefruit and piney hops finishes with a bit of dark wheat that goes well with the lingering dryness the mouth feel is really light and creamy smooth with a of bubbles that nip at my mouth the dryness this one 's really easy to drink and a nice change of pace for hoppy beersWith Perturbative Baseline:
this beer pours a whiskey brown with a touch of gold the head starts tall even and egg shell white but fell to a thin film leaving some spots of lace smells of succulent juicy hops with nectarines and tasty pine underneath lies a powdery sugar the smell 's simple but it has me tastes of a biscuit dough and rye crisp malt with a tiny hint of honey that is hidden behind a tingly of bubbles that little of grapefruit and piney hops finishes with a bit of dark wheat that goes well with the lingering dryness the mouth feel is really light and creamy smooth with a of bubbles that nip at my mouth the dryness this one 's really easy to drink and a nice change of pace for hoppy beersExample 189
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
bottle generously shared by earlier in january pour is bright straw yellow with a thin fluffy head nose is puckeringly sour lots of citric and lactic notes good earthiness a touch of cereal grain taste is a fruit explosion pineapple dominates peach apricot and citrus follow much less funk in the taste than the smell would indicate mouthfeel is classic gueuze good body and spot on carbonation will probably age very well incredibly impressive for any american brewery to a gueuze like this never bet against lost abbey soursWith Integrated Gradients:
bottle generously shared by earlier in january pour is bright straw yellow with a thin fluffy head nose is puckeringly sour lots of citric and lactic notes good earthiness a touch of cereal grain taste is a fruit explosion pineapple dominates peach apricot and citrus follow much less funk in the taste than the smell would indicate mouthfeel is classic gueuze good body and spot on carbonation will probably age very well incredibly impressive for any american brewery to a gueuze like this never bet against lost abbey soursWith LIME:
bottle generously shared by earlier in january pour is bright straw yellow with a thin fluffy head nose is puckeringly sour lots of citric and lactic notes good earthiness a touch of cereal grain taste is a fruit explosion pineapple dominates peach apricot and citrus follow much less funk in the taste than the smell would indicate mouthfeel is classic gueuze good body and spot on carbonation will probably age very well incredibly impressive for any american brewery to a gueuze like this never bet against lost abbey soursWith Perturbative Baseline:
bottle generously shared by earlier in january pour is bright straw yellow with a thin fluffy head nose is puckeringly sour lots of citric and lactic notes good earthiness a touch of cereal grain taste is a fruit explosion pineapple dominates peach apricot and citrus follow much less funk in the taste than the smell would indicate mouthfeel is classic gueuze good body and spot on carbonation will probably age very well incredibly impressive for any american brewery to a gueuze like this never bet against lost abbey soursExample 191
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
22 oz pours a dark ruby to brown in color with a lacey head smells of coffee chocolate and a bit of smokey essence taste is very thick and malty like a porter should taste mouthfeel thick and a bit chewy but that is to be expected i could drink these all of the time in the winter months a very good porterWith Integrated Gradients:
22 oz pours a dark ruby to brown in color with a lacey head smells of coffee chocolate and a bit of smokey essence taste is very thick and malty like a porter should taste mouthfeel thick and a bit chewy but that is to be expected i could drink these all of the time in the winter months a very good porterWith LIME:
22 oz pours a dark ruby to brown in color with a lacey head smells of coffee chocolate and a bit of smokey essence taste is very thick and malty like a porter should taste mouthfeel thick and a bit chewy but that is to be expected i could drink these all of the time in the winter months a very good porterWith Perturbative Baseline:
22 oz pours a dark ruby to brown in color with a lacey head smells of coffee chocolate and a bit of smokey essence taste is very thick and malty like a porter should taste mouthfeel thick and a bit chewy but that is to be expected i could drink these all of the time in the winter months a very good porterExample 204
Rationale length SIS = [2, 1, 1, 2]With SIS Method:
poured a clear orange with a big frothy white head nice retention and impressive lacings very aromatic with a massive grapefruit smell orange rind and sweet pine notes are also abundantly present bittersweet grapefruit blends with a nice mixture of hops the aftertaste is dry and bitter not as much bitterness as i would have liked and somewhat one dimensional with the citrus taste after such a formidable aroma i was a little disappointed the flavor is not very different from middle age 's nicely carbonated with an excellent mouthfeel this is a very drinkable ipa i love middle age 's marketing scheme but i 'm disappointed with the mediocre tastes in so many of their offerings this is another beer it has a great deal of potential but the taste is forgettableWith Integrated Gradients:
poured a clear orange with a big frothy white head nice retention and impressive lacings very aromatic with a massive grapefruit smell orange rind and sweet pine notes are also abundantly present bittersweet grapefruit blends with a nice mixture of hops the aftertaste is dry and bitter not as much bitterness as i would have liked and somewhat one dimensional with the citrus taste after such a formidable aroma i was a little disappointed the flavor is not very different from middle age 's nicely carbonated with an excellent mouthfeel this is a very drinkable ipa i love middle age 's marketing scheme but i 'm disappointed with the mediocre tastes in so many of their offerings this is another beer it has a great deal of potential but the taste is forgettableWith LIME:
poured a clear orange with a big frothy white head nice retention and impressive lacings very aromatic with a massive grapefruit smell orange rind and sweet pine notes are also abundantly present bittersweet grapefruit blends with a nice mixture of hops the aftertaste is dry and bitter not as much bitterness as i would have liked and somewhat one dimensional with the citrus taste after such a formidable aroma i was a little disappointed the flavor is not very different from middle age 's nicely carbonated with an excellent mouthfeel this is a very drinkable ipa i love middle age 's marketing scheme but i 'm disappointed with the mediocre tastes in so many of their offerings this is another beer it has a great deal of potential but the taste is forgettableWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured a clear orange with a big frothy white head nice retention and impressive lacings very aromatic with a massive grapefruit smell orange rind and sweet pine notes are also abundantly present bittersweet grapefruit blends with a nice mixture of hops the aftertaste is dry and bitter not as much bitterness as i would have liked and somewhat one dimensional with the citrus taste after such a formidable aroma i was a little disappointed the flavor is not very different from middle age 's nicely carbonated with an excellent mouthfeel this is a very drinkable ipa i love middle age 's marketing scheme but i 'm disappointed with the mediocre tastes in so many of their offerings this is another beer it has a great deal of potential but the taste is forgettableExample 212
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
i 'm drinking the first release of cave aged hennepin from 2001 bottle of in celebration of the of my beautiful daughter the cork was very hard to get out but when it went it went with an audible pop it pours a golden orange with a huge white head that fades to a 0 coating on the top of the beer the aroma is floral spicy coriander and clove with strong hints of orange peel taste is spicy slightly sour hoppy and a bit of clover honey slightly slick mouthfeel with a warming alcohol finish extremely smooth and drinkable and seems to have mellowed with its time in the cave and the cellar a great drink and if you can find the 2001 edition you 'll be happy you didWith Integrated Gradients:
i 'm drinking the first release of cave aged hennepin from 2001 bottle of in celebration of the of my beautiful daughter the cork was very hard to get out but when it went it went with an audible pop it pours a golden orange with a huge white head that fades to a 0 coating on the top of the beer the aroma is floral spicy coriander and clove with strong hints of orange peel taste is spicy slightly sour hoppy and a bit of clover honey slightly slick mouthfeel with a warming alcohol finish extremely smooth and drinkable and seems to have mellowed with its time in the cave and the cellar a great drink and if you can find the 2001 edition you 'll be happy you didWith LIME:
i 'm drinking the first release of cave aged hennepin from 2001 bottle of in celebration of the of my beautiful daughter the cork was very hard to get out but when it went it went with an audible pop it pours a golden orange with a huge white head that fades to a 0 coating on the top of the beer the aroma is floral spicy coriander and clove with strong hints of orange peel taste is spicy slightly sour hoppy and a bit of clover honey slightly slick mouthfeel with a warming alcohol finish extremely smooth and drinkable and seems to have mellowed with its time in the cave and the cellar a great drink and if you can find the 2001 edition you 'll be happy you didWith Perturbative Baseline:
i 'm drinking the first release of cave aged hennepin from 2001 bottle of in celebration of the of my beautiful daughter the cork was very hard to get out but when it went it went with an audible pop it pours a golden orange with a huge white head that fades to a 0 coating on the top of the beer the aroma is floral spicy coriander and clove with strong hints of orange peel taste is spicy slightly sour hoppy and a bit of clover honey slightly slick mouthfeel with a warming alcohol finish extremely smooth and drinkable and seems to have mellowed with its time in the cave and the cellar a great drink and if you can find the 2001 edition you 'll be happy you didExample 221
Rationale length SIS = [2, 2]With SIS Method:
2007 vintage i have come to the conclusion that many american barleywines especially bigfoot do not benefit from long aging this is a style that emphasize both hops and malt and if you age it too long the hops will fade too much pours a deep burnished copper color with a big thick head leaving much lace on the glass citrus pine lemony almost spicy hops with a sweetish caramel toffee aroma backing it up hops dominate but malt is well represented alcohol evident intense resiny hops up front along with a big blast of intense maltiness kettle caramelization perhaps very piney hoppiness ethanol flavor comes in and makes its presence known as it all melds together for a intensely bittersweet hop flavored finish leaves an aftertaste of powerful american c hops mouthfeel medium full with medium carbonation creamy with a slick feel on the tongue drinkability i like barleywine this one is a drinkin ' barleywine well balanced i have really come to love this beer and i now always look forward to picking up a case or two when it comes out every year if sierra nevada asked me to pick a single beer for them to brew year round this would be it the best of both worlds intensely malty and hoppy at the same timeWith Integrated Gradients:
2007 vintage i have come to the conclusion that many american barleywines especially bigfoot do not benefit from long aging this is a style that emphasize both hops and malt and if you age it too long the hops will fade too much pours a deep burnished copper color with a big thick head leaving much lace on the glass citrus pine lemony almost spicy hops with a sweetish caramel toffee aroma backing it up hops dominate but malt is well represented alcohol evident intense resiny hops up front along with a big blast of intense maltiness kettle caramelization perhaps very piney hoppiness ethanol flavor comes in and makes its presence known as it all melds together for a intensely bittersweet hop flavored finish leaves an aftertaste of powerful american c hops mouthfeel medium full with medium carbonation creamy with a slick feel on the tongue drinkability i like barleywine this one is a drinkin ' barleywine well balanced i have really come to love this beer and i now always look forward to picking up a case or two when it comes out every year if sierra nevada asked me to pick a single beer for them to brew year round this would be it the best of both worlds intensely malty and hoppy at the same timeWith LIME:
2007 vintage i have come to the conclusion that many american barleywines especially bigfoot do not benefit from long aging this is a style that emphasize both hops and malt and if you age it too long the hops will fade too much pours a deep burnished copper color with a big thick head leaving much lace on the glass citrus pine lemony almost spicy hops with a sweetish caramel toffee aroma backing it up hops dominate but malt is well represented alcohol evident intense resiny hops up front along with a big blast of intense maltiness kettle caramelization perhaps very piney hoppiness ethanol flavor comes in and makes its presence known as it all melds together for a intensely bittersweet hop flavored finish leaves an aftertaste of powerful american c hops mouthfeel medium full with medium carbonation creamy with a slick feel on the tongue drinkability i like barleywine this one is a drinkin ' barleywine well balanced i have really come to love this beer and i now always look forward to picking up a case or two when it comes out every year if sierra nevada asked me to pick a single beer for them to brew year round this would be it the best of both worlds intensely malty and hoppy at the same timeWith Perturbative Baseline:
2007 vintage i have come to the conclusion that many american barleywines especially bigfoot do not benefit from long aging this is a style that emphasize both hops and malt and if you age it too long the hops will fade too much pours a deep burnished copper color with a big thick head leaving much lace on the glass citrus pine lemony almost spicy hops with a sweetish caramel toffee aroma backing it up hops dominate but malt is well represented alcohol evident intense resiny hops up front along with a big blast of intense maltiness kettle caramelization perhaps very piney hoppiness ethanol flavor comes in and makes its presence known as it all melds together for a intensely bittersweet hop flavored finish leaves an aftertaste of powerful american c hops mouthfeel medium full with medium carbonation creamy with a slick feel on the tongue drinkability i like barleywine this one is a drinkin ' barleywine well balanced i have really come to love this beer and i now always look forward to picking up a case or two when it comes out every year if sierra nevada asked me to pick a single beer for them to brew year round this would be it the best of both worlds intensely malty and hoppy at the same timeExample 241
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
a pours out a nice brown color like the color of black cherry wood not much head and not much lacing s warm bready notes like freshly baked puffy whole wheat bread a touch of fruitiness and a touch of alcohol t quite a complex taste which is greatly appealing to my tongue there 's a strong malt presence and then some fruit in from the wings cherry like very well blended and then the aftertaste lingers on as the malt subsides and the cherries take over using the power of alcohols m too sharp for my taste and though the bitterness in the aftertaste is okay i would prefer more while i 'm tasting d delicious tasting and i would happily have anotherWith Integrated Gradients:
a pours out a nice brown color like the color of black cherry wood not much head and not much lacing s warm bready notes like freshly baked puffy whole wheat bread a touch of fruitiness and a touch of alcohol t quite a complex taste which is greatly appealing to my tongue there 's a strong malt presence and then some fruit in from the wings cherry like very well blended and then the aftertaste lingers on as the malt subsides and the cherries take over using the power of alcohols m too sharp for my taste and though the bitterness in the aftertaste is okay i would prefer more while i 'm tasting d delicious tasting and i would happily have anotherWith LIME:
a pours out a nice brown color like the color of black cherry wood not much head and not much lacing s warm bready notes like freshly baked puffy whole wheat bread a touch of fruitiness and a touch of alcohol t quite a complex taste which is greatly appealing to my tongue there 's a strong malt presence and then some fruit in from the wings cherry like very well blended and then the aftertaste lingers on as the malt subsides and the cherries take over using the power of alcohols m too sharp for my taste and though the bitterness in the aftertaste is okay i would prefer more while i 'm tasting d delicious tasting and i would happily have anotherWith Perturbative Baseline:
a pours out a nice brown color like the color of black cherry wood not much head and not much lacing s warm bready notes like freshly baked puffy whole wheat bread a touch of fruitiness and a touch of alcohol t quite a complex taste which is greatly appealing to my tongue there 's a strong malt presence and then some fruit in from the wings cherry like very well blended and then the aftertaste lingers on as the malt subsides and the cherries take over using the power of alcohols m too sharp for my taste and though the bitterness in the aftertaste is okay i would prefer more while i 'm tasting d delicious tasting and i would happily have anotherExample 247
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
great thanks to cam a lightly hazy copper body with beautiful fine bubbles and a nice white head s nice mango and pungent hops good stuff t mmm mango some hops real tasty nice and simple but tasty m medium body and a bit drying o very highly enjoyable great beerWith Integrated Gradients:
great thanks to cam a lightly hazy copper body with beautiful fine bubbles and a nice white head s nice mango and pungent hops good stuff t mmm mango some hops real tasty nice and simple but tasty m medium body and a bit drying o very highly enjoyable great beerWith LIME:
great thanks to cam a lightly hazy copper body with beautiful fine bubbles and a nice white head s nice mango and pungent hops good stuff t mmm mango some hops real tasty nice and simple but tasty m medium body and a bit drying o very highly enjoyable great beerWith Perturbative Baseline:
great thanks to cam a lightly hazy copper body with beautiful fine bubbles and a nice white head s nice mango and pungent hops good stuff t mmm mango some hops real tasty nice and simple but tasty m medium body and a bit drying o very highly enjoyable great beerExample 249
Rationale length SIS = [2, 2, 1]With SIS Method:
a poured a near opaque mahogany red with a thin sudsy dark khaki head s chinook hopping provided pungent dry grapefruit and pine hopping t malty dark roasted coffee backed with a huge grapefruit and pine hopping the flavor was clean fading quickly after the swallow there was some dark chocolate dried citrus and a very rich roasted backing of bitter black coffee m moderately full oily with a warm roasted nature and softly carbonated that made for a pleasant experience there was a dry pungent grapefruit lacing on the finish d very good a nice coffee roasted lacing provides for a outstanding flavor and great experienceWith Integrated Gradients:
a poured a near opaque mahogany red with a thin sudsy dark khaki head s chinook hopping provided pungent dry grapefruit and pine hopping t malty dark roasted coffee backed with a huge grapefruit and pine hopping the flavor was clean fading quickly after the swallow there was some dark chocolate dried citrus and a very rich roasted backing of bitter black coffee m moderately full oily with a warm roasted nature and softly carbonated that made for a pleasant experience there was a dry pungent grapefruit lacing on the finish d very good a nice coffee roasted lacing provides for a outstanding flavor and great experienceWith LIME:
a poured a near opaque mahogany red with a thin sudsy dark khaki head s chinook hopping provided pungent dry grapefruit and pine hopping t malty dark roasted coffee backed with a huge grapefruit and pine hopping the flavor was clean fading quickly after the swallow there was some dark chocolate dried citrus and a very rich roasted backing of bitter black coffee m moderately full oily with a warm roasted nature and softly carbonated that made for a pleasant experience there was a dry pungent grapefruit lacing on the finish d very good a nice coffee roasted lacing provides for a outstanding flavor and great experienceWith Perturbative Baseline:
a poured a near opaque mahogany red with a thin sudsy dark khaki head s chinook hopping provided pungent dry grapefruit and pine hopping t malty dark roasted coffee backed with a huge grapefruit and pine hopping the flavor was clean fading quickly after the swallow there was some dark chocolate dried citrus and a very rich roasted backing of bitter black coffee m moderately full oily with a warm roasted nature and softly carbonated that made for a pleasant experience there was a dry pungent grapefruit lacing on the finish d very good a nice coffee roasted lacing provides for a outstanding flavor and great experienceExample 256
Rationale length SIS = [1, 4]With SIS Method:
the pour into my snifter raises a half finger head spread over a very wide surface mind you that quickly dissipates to a lot of light tan surface bubbles and a thin glass ring the lacing manages to be pretty thick and the body is truly opaque i 'd allow less head retention if the abv were comparable to most the aroma is filled with an intense burnt caramel and molasses scent accompanied by a blast of sweetness the fruity is reminiscent slightly of but also of the flavors found in chocolate over 70 percent the taste which i did n't get to until the glass spent some time warming is vinous molasses filled very roasted and excellent sweet in the start but leaves a coffee aftertaste very dry the mouth is quite thick and the carbonation is low but still noticeable an easy drinking and rich impyWith Integrated Gradients:
the pour into my snifter raises a half finger head spread over a very wide surface mind you that quickly dissipates to a lot of light tan surface bubbles and a thin glass ring the lacing manages to be pretty thick and the body is truly opaque i 'd allow less head retention if the abv were comparable to most the aroma is filled with an intense burnt caramel and molasses scent accompanied by a blast of sweetness the fruity is reminiscent slightly of but also of the flavors found in chocolate over 70 percent the taste which i did n't get to until the glass spent some time warming is vinous molasses filled very roasted and excellent sweet in the start but leaves a coffee aftertaste very dry the mouth is quite thick and the carbonation is low but still noticeable an easy drinking and rich impyWith LIME:
the pour into my snifter raises a half finger head spread over a very wide surface mind you that quickly dissipates to a lot of light tan surface bubbles and a thin glass ring the lacing manages to be pretty thick and the body is truly opaque i 'd allow less head retention if the abv were comparable to most the aroma is filled with an intense burnt caramel and molasses scent accompanied by a blast of sweetness the fruity is reminiscent slightly of but also of the flavors found in chocolate over 70 percent the taste which i did n't get to until the glass spent some time warming is vinous molasses filled very roasted and excellent sweet in the start but leaves a coffee aftertaste very dry the mouth is quite thick and the carbonation is low but still noticeable an easy drinking and rich impyWith Perturbative Baseline:
the pour into my snifter raises a half finger head spread over a very wide surface mind you that quickly dissipates to a lot of light tan surface bubbles and a thin glass ring the lacing manages to be pretty thick and the body is truly opaque i 'd allow less head retention if the abv were comparable to most the aroma is filled with an intense burnt caramel and molasses scent accompanied by a blast of sweetness the fruity is reminiscent slightly of but also of the flavors found in chocolate over 70 percent the taste which i did n't get to until the glass spent some time warming is vinous molasses filled very roasted and excellent sweet in the start but leaves a coffee aftertaste very dry the mouth is quite thick and the carbonation is low but still noticeable an easy drinking and rich impyExample 260
Rationale length SIS = [1, 2, 1, 2, 2]With SIS Method:
thanks kevin for the opportunity to try this brew a pours with a crazy foamy 3 finger white head which eventually settles to 1 finger and some lacing left behind body is a nearly transparent golden yellow hue s vinegar lemon acidic tartness vanilla and oak nose overall is very balanced between these characters and very good t taste is the epitome of a gueze hints of sour lemon acidic tartness and nice backbone of oak and vanilla finish is with initial flavor but slightly more tart and slightly dry m very good smooth with soft carbonation body is lightweight and slightly yeasty d this is an beer overall and pretty much what i think of when i think of a great classic gueze i see why this is the example to compare the rest of the style too i am looking forward to having this againWith Integrated Gradients:
thanks kevin for the opportunity to try this brew a pours with a crazy foamy 3 finger white head which eventually settles to 1 finger and some lacing left behind body is a nearly transparent golden yellow hue s vinegar lemon acidic tartness vanilla and oak nose overall is very balanced between these characters and very good t taste is the epitome of a gueze hints of sour lemon acidic tartness and nice backbone of oak and vanilla finish is with initial flavor but slightly more tart and slightly dry m very good smooth with soft carbonation body is lightweight and slightly yeasty d this is an beer overall and pretty much what i think of when i think of a great classic gueze i see why this is the example to compare the rest of the style too i am looking forward to having this againWith LIME:
thanks kevin for the opportunity to try this brew a pours with a crazy foamy 3 finger white head which eventually settles to 1 finger and some lacing left behind body is a nearly transparent golden yellow hue s vinegar lemon acidic tartness vanilla and oak nose overall is very balanced between these characters and very good t taste is the epitome of a gueze hints of sour lemon acidic tartness and nice backbone of oak and vanilla finish is with initial flavor but slightly more tart and slightly dry m very good smooth with soft carbonation body is lightweight and slightly yeasty d this is an beer overall and pretty much what i think of when i think of a great classic gueze i see why this is the example to compare the rest of the style too i am looking forward to having this againWith Perturbative Baseline:
thanks kevin for the opportunity to try this brew a pours with a crazy foamy 3 finger white head which eventually settles to 1 finger and some lacing left behind body is a nearly transparent golden yellow hue s vinegar lemon acidic tartness vanilla and oak nose overall is very balanced between these characters and very good t taste is the epitome of a gueze hints of sour lemon acidic tartness and nice backbone of oak and vanilla finish is with initial flavor but slightly more tart and slightly dry m very good smooth with soft carbonation body is lightweight and slightly yeasty d this is an beer overall and pretty much what i think of when i think of a great classic gueze i see why this is the example to compare the rest of the style too i am looking forward to having this againExample 283
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
poured into my st bernardus goblet pours a dark raspberry red with a light tan head that dissapated fast no lacing in my bottle smells wonderful raisins spices carmelized sugar and their special yeast strain taste is wonderful tastes just how it smells the best part is the candy sugar and the yeast strain they use very tasty brew mouthfeel is perfect for the style and in the true tradition everyone should try this beer i will always try to keep one if these around for a special treat every once in a whileWith Integrated Gradients:
poured into my st bernardus goblet pours a dark raspberry red with a light tan head that dissapated fast no lacing in my bottle smells wonderful raisins spices carmelized sugar and their special yeast strain taste is wonderful tastes just how it smells the best part is the candy sugar and the yeast strain they use very tasty brew mouthfeel is perfect for the style and in the true tradition everyone should try this beer i will always try to keep one if these around for a special treat every once in a whileWith LIME:
poured into my st bernardus goblet pours a dark raspberry red with a light tan head that dissapated fast no lacing in my bottle smells wonderful raisins spices carmelized sugar and their special yeast strain taste is wonderful tastes just how it smells the best part is the candy sugar and the yeast strain they use very tasty brew mouthfeel is perfect for the style and in the true tradition everyone should try this beer i will always try to keep one if these around for a special treat every once in a whileWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured into my st bernardus goblet pours a dark raspberry red with a light tan head that dissapated fast no lacing in my bottle smells wonderful raisins spices carmelized sugar and their special yeast strain taste is wonderful tastes just how it smells the best part is the candy sugar and the yeast strain they use very tasty brew mouthfeel is perfect for the style and in the true tradition everyone should try this beer i will always try to keep one if these around for a special treat every once in a whileExample 286
Rationale length SIS = [2, 2]With SIS Method:
pours a hazy orange ish color with some yellow hints with a white head in the aroma fresh hops and a gritty grain in the taste a fresh pine hop presence with a malty balance a bitter and medium bodied mouthfeel with a fresh dry pine hop in the aftertaste a nice fresh hop and a bigger malt balance than thoughWith Integrated Gradients:
pours a hazy orange ish color with some yellow hints with a white head in the aroma fresh hops and a gritty grain in the taste a fresh pine hop presence with a malty balance a bitter and medium bodied mouthfeel with a fresh dry pine hop in the aftertaste a nice fresh hop and a bigger malt balance than thoughWith LIME:
pours a hazy orange ish color with some yellow hints with a white head in the aroma fresh hops and a gritty grain in the taste a fresh pine hop presence with a malty balance a bitter and medium bodied mouthfeel with a fresh dry pine hop in the aftertaste a nice fresh hop and a bigger malt balance than thoughWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours a hazy orange ish color with some yellow hints with a white head in the aroma fresh hops and a gritty grain in the taste a fresh pine hop presence with a malty balance a bitter and medium bodied mouthfeel with a fresh dry pine hop in the aftertaste a nice fresh hop and a bigger malt balance than thoughExample 290
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
had a freshly poured pint of this at the lodge this one came to me with a large creamy root beer foam colored head the brew was a very dark tawny brown color it looked great the aroma contained resiny hops and roastiness not too complex the taste was were it was at however flavors of smokiness and licorice around my palate while an assertive hop level pulled it all together very well balanced hop and licorice flavors lingered in my mouth after i took a sip midway through my pint i noticed sheets of clingy foam coating most of the inside of the glass mouthfeel was full velvety and the drinkability was excellent the alcohol was fully enveloped by the flavors a very enjoyable and well done brew i will be going back for moreWith Integrated Gradients:
had a freshly poured pint of this at the lodge this one came to me with a large creamy root beer foam colored head the brew was a very dark tawny brown color it looked great the aroma contained resiny hops and roastiness not too complex the taste was were it was at however flavors of smokiness and licorice around my palate while an assertive hop level pulled it all together very well balanced hop and licorice flavors lingered in my mouth after i took a sip midway through my pint i noticed sheets of clingy foam coating most of the inside of the glass mouthfeel was full velvety and the drinkability was excellent the alcohol was fully enveloped by the flavors a very enjoyable and well done brew i will be going back for moreWith LIME:
had a freshly poured pint of this at the lodge this one came to me with a large creamy root beer foam colored head the brew was a very dark tawny brown color it looked great the aroma contained resiny hops and roastiness not too complex the taste was were it was at however flavors of smokiness and licorice around my palate while an assertive hop level pulled it all together very well balanced hop and licorice flavors lingered in my mouth after i took a sip midway through my pint i noticed sheets of clingy foam coating most of the inside of the glass mouthfeel was full velvety and the drinkability was excellent the alcohol was fully enveloped by the flavors a very enjoyable and well done brew i will be going back for moreWith Perturbative Baseline:
had a freshly poured pint of this at the lodge this one came to me with a large creamy root beer foam colored head the brew was a very dark tawny brown color it looked great the aroma contained resiny hops and roastiness not too complex the taste was were it was at however flavors of smokiness and licorice around my palate while an assertive hop level pulled it all together very well balanced hop and licorice flavors lingered in my mouth after i took a sip midway through my pint i noticed sheets of clingy foam coating most of the inside of the glass mouthfeel was full velvety and the drinkability was excellent the alcohol was fully enveloped by the flavors a very enjoyable and well done brew i will be going back for moreExample 292
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
cracked open a bottle from 2007 definitely a bit oxidized but this is a beer for which that works a hazy caramel and orange in color with considerable tan head lacing sticks around for a while could be my new belgium glass affecting that s the sherry from the age is prevalent along with raisins and caramel t again sherry raisins caramel this beer is very sweet just noticed that this is apparently 18 if so it 's hidden well i would have guessed 10 m thick body and medium carbonation very sticky d obviously at 18 abv you ca n't drink too muchWith Integrated Gradients:
cracked open a bottle from 2007 definitely a bit oxidized but this is a beer for which that works a hazy caramel and orange in color with considerable tan head lacing sticks around for a while could be my new belgium glass affecting that s the sherry from the age is prevalent along with raisins and caramel t again sherry raisins caramel this beer is very sweet just noticed that this is apparently 18 if so it 's hidden well i would have guessed 10 m thick body and medium carbonation very sticky d obviously at 18 abv you ca n't drink too muchWith LIME:
cracked open a bottle from 2007 definitely a bit oxidized but this is a beer for which that works a hazy caramel and orange in color with considerable tan head lacing sticks around for a while could be my new belgium glass affecting that s the sherry from the age is prevalent along with raisins and caramel t again sherry raisins caramel this beer is very sweet just noticed that this is apparently 18 if so it 's hidden well i would have guessed 10 m thick body and medium carbonation very sticky d obviously at 18 abv you ca n't drink too muchWith Perturbative Baseline:
cracked open a bottle from 2007 definitely a bit oxidized but this is a beer for which that works a hazy caramel and orange in color with considerable tan head lacing sticks around for a while could be my new belgium glass affecting that s the sherry from the age is prevalent along with raisins and caramel t again sherry raisins caramel this beer is very sweet just noticed that this is apparently 18 if so it 's hidden well i would have guessed 10 m thick body and medium carbonation very sticky d obviously at 18 abv you ca n't drink too muchExample 297
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
dark amber colored hazy body with a tightly forming and sticky one finger thick head in the aroma there is a massive cherry woody and caramel presence in the taste there is a toasted bread quality along with vanilla cherry and oak prickly with carbonation a bit chewy and surely full in body with a warm alcohol finish altogether a great beer and i 'm glad i found some of this this beer should be and brought back into productionWith Integrated Gradients:
dark amber colored hazy body with a tightly forming and sticky one finger thick head in the aroma there is a massive cherry woody and caramel presence in the taste there is a toasted bread quality along with vanilla cherry and oak prickly with carbonation a bit chewy and surely full in body with a warm alcohol finish altogether a great beer and i 'm glad i found some of this this beer should be and brought back into productionWith LIME:
dark amber colored hazy body with a tightly forming and sticky one finger thick head in the aroma there is a massive cherry woody and caramel presence in the taste there is a toasted bread quality along with vanilla cherry and oak prickly with carbonation a bit chewy and surely full in body with a warm alcohol finish altogether a great beer and i 'm glad i found some of this this beer should be and brought back into productionWith Perturbative Baseline:
dark amber colored hazy body with a tightly forming and sticky one finger thick head in the aroma there is a massive cherry woody and caramel presence in the taste there is a toasted bread quality along with vanilla cherry and oak prickly with carbonation a bit chewy and surely full in body with a warm alcohol finish altogether a great beer and i 'm glad i found some of this this beer should be and brought back into productionExample 300
Rationale length SIS = [3, 3]With SIS Method:
aroma is a nice mix of hops and dark chocolate aromas with some subtler fruity aromas mixed in body is flat black and holds a creamy mocha colored head that is thumb thick and diminishes slowly lace clings to the glass fore is bittersweet chocolate with very lucious dark cherry notes in the middle finishes with a roasty bitterness that reminds me of a down version of gonzo imperial porter i figured this would be decent but it 's actually very damn good definitely more hopped than most porters that works well here and the coffee notes in the aftertaste tastes much bigger than you 'd expect from a 6 abv beer excellent porterWith Integrated Gradients:
aroma is a nice mix of hops and dark chocolate aromas with some subtler fruity aromas mixed in body is flat black and holds a creamy mocha colored head that is thumb thick and diminishes slowly lace clings to the glass fore is bittersweet chocolate with very lucious dark cherry notes in the middle finishes with a roasty bitterness that reminds me of a down version of gonzo imperial porter i figured this would be decent but it 's actually very damn good definitely more hopped than most porters that works well here and the coffee notes in the aftertaste tastes much bigger than you 'd expect from a 6 abv beer excellent porterWith LIME:
aroma is a nice mix of hops and dark chocolate aromas with some subtler fruity aromas mixed in body is flat black and holds a creamy mocha colored head that is thumb thick and diminishes slowly lace clings to the glass fore is bittersweet chocolate with very lucious dark cherry notes in the middle finishes with a roasty bitterness that reminds me of a down version of gonzo imperial porter i figured this would be decent but it 's actually very damn good definitely more hopped than most porters that works well here and the coffee notes in the aftertaste tastes much bigger than you 'd expect from a 6 abv beer excellent porterWith Perturbative Baseline:
aroma is a nice mix of hops and dark chocolate aromas with some subtler fruity aromas mixed in body is flat black and holds a creamy mocha colored head that is thumb thick and diminishes slowly lace clings to the glass fore is bittersweet chocolate with very lucious dark cherry notes in the middle finishes with a roasty bitterness that reminds me of a down version of gonzo imperial porter i figured this would be decent but it 's actually very damn good definitely more hopped than most porters that works well here and the coffee notes in the aftertaste tastes much bigger than you 'd expect from a 6 abv beer excellent porterExample 305
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
bottled in 2004 pours a brilliant amber red with a thin white head that quickly fades to lasting ring sweet malty smell infused with dark raisins rasberries port and a slight floral hops taste is full and malty with a strong alcohol presence some fruity cherry and berry notes a nice hop bitterness at the end the alcohol is present in every sip which i do n't usually like but it stays smooth and tasty throughout mouthfeel is full smooth and sweet but does n't become syrupy at all this is a very good barleywine i 'm going to age my other bottle for another 6 months and see how it improvesWith Integrated Gradients:
bottled in 2004 pours a brilliant amber red with a thin white head that quickly fades to lasting ring sweet malty smell infused with dark raisins rasberries port and a slight floral hops taste is full and malty with a strong alcohol presence some fruity cherry and berry notes a nice hop bitterness at the end the alcohol is present in every sip which i do n't usually like but it stays smooth and tasty throughout mouthfeel is full smooth and sweet but does n't become syrupy at all this is a very good barleywine i 'm going to age my other bottle for another 6 months and see how it improvesWith LIME:
bottled in 2004 pours a brilliant amber red with a thin white head that quickly fades to lasting ring sweet malty smell infused with dark raisins rasberries port and a slight floral hops taste is full and malty with a strong alcohol presence some fruity cherry and berry notes a nice hop bitterness at the end the alcohol is present in every sip which i do n't usually like but it stays smooth and tasty throughout mouthfeel is full smooth and sweet but does n't become syrupy at all this is a very good barleywine i 'm going to age my other bottle for another 6 months and see how it improvesWith Perturbative Baseline:
bottled in 2004 pours a brilliant amber red with a thin white head that quickly fades to lasting ring sweet malty smell infused with dark raisins rasberries port and a slight floral hops taste is full and malty with a strong alcohol presence some fruity cherry and berry notes a nice hop bitterness at the end the alcohol is present in every sip which i do n't usually like but it stays smooth and tasty throughout mouthfeel is full smooth and sweet but does n't become syrupy at all this is a very good barleywine i 'm going to age my other bottle for another 6 months and see how it improvesExample 306
Rationale length SIS = [1, 4]With SIS Method:
a pours a deep opaque mahogany almost black color with an off white head the quickly resides to a thin ring around the edge of the glass s smells very sweet has toasted malt aromas and strong smells of maple syrup t bold maple taste on the front and after tastes has a great malty sweetness that is similar to brown sugar m the mouthfeel is great very thick and heavily carbonated which delivers the taste so well d i could easily this whole bottle on my ownWith Integrated Gradients:
a pours a deep opaque mahogany almost black color with an off white head the quickly resides to a thin ring around the edge of the glass s smells very sweet has toasted malt aromas and strong smells of maple syrup t bold maple taste on the front and after tastes has a great malty sweetness that is similar to brown sugar m the mouthfeel is great very thick and heavily carbonated which delivers the taste so well d i could easily this whole bottle on my ownWith LIME:
a pours a deep opaque mahogany almost black color with an off white head the quickly resides to a thin ring around the edge of the glass s smells very sweet has toasted malt aromas and strong smells of maple syrup t bold maple taste on the front and after tastes has a great malty sweetness that is similar to brown sugar m the mouthfeel is great very thick and heavily carbonated which delivers the taste so well d i could easily this whole bottle on my ownWith Perturbative Baseline:
a pours a deep opaque mahogany almost black color with an off white head the quickly resides to a thin ring around the edge of the glass s smells very sweet has toasted malt aromas and strong smells of maple syrup t bold maple taste on the front and after tastes has a great malty sweetness that is similar to brown sugar m the mouthfeel is great very thick and heavily carbonated which delivers the taste so well d i could easily this whole bottle on my ownExample 307
Rationale length SIS = [1, 1, 1, 2]With SIS Method:
on tap at lagunitas a the pour is a hazy straw color with an initially fluffy white head that slowly dies down to a thin layer s an amazingly funky and tart aroma is present immediately lots of sour apples lemons and maybe some green grapes along with a subtle wood character and a bit of grass t the tartness is bright and green lots of lemons and apples the oak grass wet straw and mild earthiness give this beer a great funky balance to the sourness m the body is somewhat light and crisp with a great level of effervescence and slight dryness d this is an absolutely fantastic beer i would drink this like nobody 's business if it was more readily available and or lagunitas was n't such a driveWith Integrated Gradients:
on tap at lagunitas a the pour is a hazy straw color with an initially fluffy white head that slowly dies down to a thin layer s an amazingly funky and tart aroma is present immediately lots of sour apples lemons and maybe some green grapes along with a subtle wood character and a bit of grass t the tartness is bright and green lots of lemons and apples the oak grass wet straw and mild earthiness give this beer a great funky balance to the sourness m the body is somewhat light and crisp with a great level of effervescence and slight dryness d this is an absolutely fantastic beer i would drink this like nobody 's business if it was more readily available and or lagunitas was n't such a driveWith LIME:
on tap at lagunitas a the pour is a hazy straw color with an initially fluffy white head that slowly dies down to a thin layer s an amazingly funky and tart aroma is present immediately lots of sour apples lemons and maybe some green grapes along with a subtle wood character and a bit of grass t the tartness is bright and green lots of lemons and apples the oak grass wet straw and mild earthiness give this beer a great funky balance to the sourness m the body is somewhat light and crisp with a great level of effervescence and slight dryness d this is an absolutely fantastic beer i would drink this like nobody 's business if it was more readily available and or lagunitas was n't such a driveWith Perturbative Baseline:
on tap at lagunitas a the pour is a hazy straw color with an initially fluffy white head that slowly dies down to a thin layer s an amazingly funky and tart aroma is present immediately lots of sour apples lemons and maybe some green grapes along with a subtle wood character and a bit of grass t the tartness is bright and green lots of lemons and apples the oak grass wet straw and mild earthiness give this beer a great funky balance to the sourness m the body is somewhat light and crisp with a great level of effervescence and slight dryness d this is an absolutely fantastic beer i would drink this like nobody 's business if it was more readily available and or lagunitas was n't such a driveExample 313
Rationale length SIS = [2, 2]With SIS Method:
appearance pours like motor oil with a pitch black color and a thick brown head that leaves plenty of lace smell espresso and licorice somewhat taste opens with a rich coffee and licorice flavor with a powdered dutch chocolate flavor and a build up of smoke and hops by mid palate after the swallow the chocolate flavors become prominent and then fade into the smoke and hops again mouthfeel thick and viscous with moderate carbonation creamy drinkability a really fine ris with plenty of complex flavorsWith Integrated Gradients:
appearance pours like motor oil with a pitch black color and a thick brown head that leaves plenty of lace smell espresso and licorice somewhat taste opens with a rich coffee and licorice flavor with a powdered dutch chocolate flavor and a build up of smoke and hops by mid palate after the swallow the chocolate flavors become prominent and then fade into the smoke and hops again mouthfeel thick and viscous with moderate carbonation creamy drinkability a really fine ris with plenty of complex flavorsWith LIME:
appearance pours like motor oil with a pitch black color and a thick brown head that leaves plenty of lace smell espresso and licorice somewhat taste opens with a rich coffee and licorice flavor with a powdered dutch chocolate flavor and a build up of smoke and hops by mid palate after the swallow the chocolate flavors become prominent and then fade into the smoke and hops again mouthfeel thick and viscous with moderate carbonation creamy drinkability a really fine ris with plenty of complex flavorsWith Perturbative Baseline:
appearance pours like motor oil with a pitch black color and a thick brown head that leaves plenty of lace smell espresso and licorice somewhat taste opens with a rich coffee and licorice flavor with a powdered dutch chocolate flavor and a build up of smoke and hops by mid palate after the swallow the chocolate flavors become prominent and then fade into the smoke and hops again mouthfeel thick and viscous with moderate carbonation creamy drinkability a really fine ris with plenty of complex flavorsExample 316
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
pours a nice thick creamy head that does n't disappear aroma is wonderful piney but and clean clearly hoppy color is reddish orange with a nice active carb taste is very mild and well balanced with sweet malts and just right amount of hops good one for those afraid of harsher ipas this one is truly right in the middle creamy mouthfeel recommendedWith Integrated Gradients:
pours a nice thick creamy head that does n't disappear aroma is wonderful piney but and clean clearly hoppy color is reddish orange with a nice active carb taste is very mild and well balanced with sweet malts and just right amount of hops good one for those afraid of harsher ipas this one is truly right in the middle creamy mouthfeel recommendedWith LIME:
pours a nice thick creamy head that does n't disappear aroma is wonderful piney but and clean clearly hoppy color is reddish orange with a nice active carb taste is very mild and well balanced with sweet malts and just right amount of hops good one for those afraid of harsher ipas this one is truly right in the middle creamy mouthfeel recommendedWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours a nice thick creamy head that does n't disappear aroma is wonderful piney but and clean clearly hoppy color is reddish orange with a nice active carb taste is very mild and well balanced with sweet malts and just right amount of hops good one for those afraid of harsher ipas this one is truly right in the middle creamy mouthfeel recommendedExample 323
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
saw on tap in nyc and had to go for it a almost black with two inch dark tan head s had great sweet roasty scent with just enough coffee not overbearing but certainly not missing t i love when a beers taste can follow the smell and this one delivered good balance of roasted malt and coffee with a bit of chocolate and just a touch of bitterness m a bit thick for a porter but i really enjoyed the creaminess of it d found it very easy and enjoyable really liked it and wish it was more accessible hereWith Integrated Gradients:
saw on tap in nyc and had to go for it a almost black with two inch dark tan head s had great sweet roasty scent with just enough coffee not overbearing but certainly not missing t i love when a beers taste can follow the smell and this one delivered good balance of roasted malt and coffee with a bit of chocolate and just a touch of bitterness m a bit thick for a porter but i really enjoyed the creaminess of it d found it very easy and enjoyable really liked it and wish it was more accessible hereWith LIME:
saw on tap in nyc and had to go for it a almost black with two inch dark tan head s had great sweet roasty scent with just enough coffee not overbearing but certainly not missing t i love when a beers taste can follow the smell and this one delivered good balance of roasted malt and coffee with a bit of chocolate and just a touch of bitterness m a bit thick for a porter but i really enjoyed the creaminess of it d found it very easy and enjoyable really liked it and wish it was more accessible hereWith Perturbative Baseline:
saw on tap in nyc and had to go for it a almost black with two inch dark tan head s had great sweet roasty scent with just enough coffee not overbearing but certainly not missing t i love when a beers taste can follow the smell and this one delivered good balance of roasted malt and coffee with a bit of chocolate and just a touch of bitterness m a bit thick for a porter but i really enjoyed the creaminess of it d found it very easy and enjoyable really liked it and wish it was more accessible hereExample 324
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
appearance is light copper thin head that dissipates rapidly smell is very hoppy and the rye comes through very well the taste is hops and rye on the high side of bitter but that 's a great thing in this beer the mouth feel is my favorite part very dry and refreshing lending to it 's high drinkabilityWith Integrated Gradients:
appearance is light copper thin head that dissipates rapidly smell is very hoppy and the rye comes through very well the taste is hops and rye on the high side of bitter but that 's a great thing in this beer the mouth feel is my favorite part very dry and refreshing lending to it 's high drinkabilityWith LIME:
appearance is light copper thin head that dissipates rapidly smell is very hoppy and the rye comes through very well the taste is hops and rye on the high side of bitter but that 's a great thing in this beer the mouth feel is my favorite part very dry and refreshing lending to it 's high drinkabilityWith Perturbative Baseline:
appearance is light copper thin head that dissipates rapidly smell is very hoppy and the rye comes through very well the taste is hops and rye on the high side of bitter but that 's a great thing in this beer the mouth feel is my favorite part very dry and refreshing lending to it 's high drinkabilityExample 327
Rationale length SIS = [2, 1]With SIS Method:
poured into a tulip glass mahogany to deep amber in color with over a fingers worth of a creamy head lots of lacing in the glass an intense floral boquet of hops bursts out immediately in the nose a strong hop presence carries over into the taste quickly complemented by a sweet caramel roasted malt backbone very brilliant and complex taste there is a crispness and warming in the mouth medium bodied with a slightly syrupy profile the alcohol is definitely there but it is n't for a 9 6 alc in terms of drinkability this is definitely a sipper for me i do n't think i 'd have more than 2 in a sitting this intense brew is meant to be savored and rather than quickly consumed amazingly vibrant beer one of my personal favoritesWith Integrated Gradients:
poured into a tulip glass mahogany to deep amber in color with over a fingers worth of a creamy head lots of lacing in the glass an intense floral boquet of hops bursts out immediately in the nose a strong hop presence carries over into the taste quickly complemented by a sweet caramel roasted malt backbone very brilliant and complex taste there is a crispness and warming in the mouth medium bodied with a slightly syrupy profile the alcohol is definitely there but it is n't for a 9 6 alc in terms of drinkability this is definitely a sipper for me i do n't think i 'd have more than 2 in a sitting this intense brew is meant to be savored and rather than quickly consumed amazingly vibrant beer one of my personal favoritesWith LIME:
poured into a tulip glass mahogany to deep amber in color with over a fingers worth of a creamy head lots of lacing in the glass an intense floral boquet of hops bursts out immediately in the nose a strong hop presence carries over into the taste quickly complemented by a sweet caramel roasted malt backbone very brilliant and complex taste there is a crispness and warming in the mouth medium bodied with a slightly syrupy profile the alcohol is definitely there but it is n't for a 9 6 alc in terms of drinkability this is definitely a sipper for me i do n't think i 'd have more than 2 in a sitting this intense brew is meant to be savored and rather than quickly consumed amazingly vibrant beer one of my personal favoritesWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured into a tulip glass mahogany to deep amber in color with over a fingers worth of a creamy head lots of lacing in the glass an intense floral boquet of hops bursts out immediately in the nose a strong hop presence carries over into the taste quickly complemented by a sweet caramel roasted malt backbone very brilliant and complex taste there is a crispness and warming in the mouth medium bodied with a slightly syrupy profile the alcohol is definitely there but it is n't for a 9 6 alc in terms of drinkability this is definitely a sipper for me i do n't think i 'd have more than 2 in a sitting this intense brew is meant to be savored and rather than quickly consumed amazingly vibrant beer one of my personal favoritesExample 334
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
thick dark brown with red highlights foamy light brown head hints of purple beautiful dark chocolate backed with a bitter dry coffee bitter first then sweet at the end sweeter than expected has a dark berry red wine hit at first burst of balanced flavor as it warms quite strong really bursts berry sweetness in the aftertaste thick and oily a little burn on the way down really strong but full of flavor and balance a very very nice brewWith Integrated Gradients:
thick dark brown with red highlights foamy light brown head hints of purple beautiful dark chocolate backed with a bitter dry coffee bitter first then sweet at the end sweeter than expected has a dark berry red wine hit at first burst of balanced flavor as it warms quite strong really bursts berry sweetness in the aftertaste thick and oily a little burn on the way down really strong but full of flavor and balance a very very nice brewWith LIME:
thick dark brown with red highlights foamy light brown head hints of purple beautiful dark chocolate backed with a bitter dry coffee bitter first then sweet at the end sweeter than expected has a dark berry red wine hit at first burst of balanced flavor as it warms quite strong really bursts berry sweetness in the aftertaste thick and oily a little burn on the way down really strong but full of flavor and balance a very very nice brewWith Perturbative Baseline:
thick dark brown with red highlights foamy light brown head hints of purple beautiful dark chocolate backed with a bitter dry coffee bitter first then sweet at the end sweeter than expected has a dark berry red wine hit at first burst of balanced flavor as it warms quite strong really bursts berry sweetness in the aftertaste thick and oily a little burn on the way down really strong but full of flavor and balance a very very nice brewExample 336
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
dark brown opaque body with off white head nice roasted malt odors with a good vanilla smell in the background tasty stout black patent malt with chocolate and a lot of roasted malt the edge is taken off by flavors of oak and vanilla mouthfeel is a little thin for a stout but fairly good is a solid beer that manages to integrate barrel aging pretty wellWith Integrated Gradients:
dark brown opaque body with off white head nice roasted malt odors with a good vanilla smell in the background tasty stout black patent malt with chocolate and a lot of roasted malt the edge is taken off by flavors of oak and vanilla mouthfeel is a little thin for a stout but fairly good is a solid beer that manages to integrate barrel aging pretty wellWith LIME:
dark brown opaque body with off white head nice roasted malt odors with a good vanilla smell in the background tasty stout black patent malt with chocolate and a lot of roasted malt the edge is taken off by flavors of oak and vanilla mouthfeel is a little thin for a stout but fairly good is a solid beer that manages to integrate barrel aging pretty wellWith Perturbative Baseline:
dark brown opaque body with off white head nice roasted malt odors with a good vanilla smell in the background tasty stout black patent malt with chocolate and a lot of roasted malt the edge is taken off by flavors of oak and vanilla mouthfeel is a little thin for a stout but fairly good is a solid beer that manages to integrate barrel aging pretty wellExample 339
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
translucent amber red color tan head of a little finger lace was okay aroma has a nice pleasant floral hop smell nice caramel malts slight sweetness slightly nutty taste is hugely hoppy floral piny and resinous malt caramel sweetness awesome red feel is nice and creamy full bodied nice and smooth good carbonation overall one of my favorite reds now hop profile is great and the malt backbone is perfectly complimentingWith Integrated Gradients:
translucent amber red color tan head of a little finger lace was okay aroma has a nice pleasant floral hop smell nice caramel malts slight sweetness slightly nutty taste is hugely hoppy floral piny and resinous malt caramel sweetness awesome red feel is nice and creamy full bodied nice and smooth good carbonation overall one of my favorite reds now hop profile is great and the malt backbone is perfectly complimentingWith LIME:
translucent amber red color tan head of a little finger lace was okay aroma has a nice pleasant floral hop smell nice caramel malts slight sweetness slightly nutty taste is hugely hoppy floral piny and resinous malt caramel sweetness awesome red feel is nice and creamy full bodied nice and smooth good carbonation overall one of my favorite reds now hop profile is great and the malt backbone is perfectly complimentingWith Perturbative Baseline:
translucent amber red color tan head of a little finger lace was okay aroma has a nice pleasant floral hop smell nice caramel malts slight sweetness slightly nutty taste is hugely hoppy floral piny and resinous malt caramel sweetness awesome red feel is nice and creamy full bodied nice and smooth good carbonation overall one of my favorite reds now hop profile is great and the malt backbone is perfectly complimentingExample 341
Rationale length SIS = [2, 2]With SIS Method:
poured into a pint glass btw this is from 2009 a pours heavy on the black side with shades of black with a huge amount of fluffy light beige head kinda looks like the top of an ice cream soda s big whiff of dark molasses maybe some spice dark chocolate coffee and a tiny bit of sugary sweetness t big combination of dark roasted malts hops chocolate coffee and molasses a lot of complexity m medium bodied stout and coats my toungue with a light oil consistency d this is a very good ris from a great company i highly recommend this and would love to try the ba version of thisWith Integrated Gradients:
poured into a pint glass btw this is from 2009 a pours heavy on the black side with shades of black with a huge amount of fluffy light beige head kinda looks like the top of an ice cream soda s big whiff of dark molasses maybe some spice dark chocolate coffee and a tiny bit of sugary sweetness t big combination of dark roasted malts hops chocolate coffee and molasses a lot of complexity m medium bodied stout and coats my toungue with a light oil consistency d this is a very good ris from a great company i highly recommend this and would love to try the ba version of thisWith LIME:
poured into a pint glass btw this is from 2009 a pours heavy on the black side with shades of black with a huge amount of fluffy light beige head kinda looks like the top of an ice cream soda s big whiff of dark molasses maybe some spice dark chocolate coffee and a tiny bit of sugary sweetness t big combination of dark roasted malts hops chocolate coffee and molasses a lot of complexity m medium bodied stout and coats my toungue with a light oil consistency d this is a very good ris from a great company i highly recommend this and would love to try the ba version of thisWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured into a pint glass btw this is from 2009 a pours heavy on the black side with shades of black with a huge amount of fluffy light beige head kinda looks like the top of an ice cream soda s big whiff of dark molasses maybe some spice dark chocolate coffee and a tiny bit of sugary sweetness t big combination of dark roasted malts hops chocolate coffee and molasses a lot of complexity m medium bodied stout and coats my toungue with a light oil consistency d this is a very good ris from a great company i highly recommend this and would love to try the ba version of thisExample 342
Rationale length SIS = [1, 3]With SIS Method:
my first in the ' series pours somewhat hazy orange head was not too impressive nor was the retention no lacing smell is dead on for what a belgian should smell like apple pear bread yeast and a touch of citrus stones signature i think smell is great taste is very good as well i should note i 'm partial to belgians sweetness hits you up front then you notice fruity characteristics on the sides of your tounge followed by a warm slightly bitter sensation on the back of your tounge carbonation is moderate and mouthfeel is medium not too thick or thin overall a great beer alcohol content is well masked and a great belgian from the boys inWith Integrated Gradients:
my first in the ' series pours somewhat hazy orange head was not too impressive nor was the retention no lacing smell is dead on for what a belgian should smell like apple pear bread yeast and a touch of citrus stones signature i think smell is great taste is very good as well i should note i 'm partial to belgians sweetness hits you up front then you notice fruity characteristics on the sides of your tounge followed by a warm slightly bitter sensation on the back of your tounge carbonation is moderate and mouthfeel is medium not too thick or thin overall a great beer alcohol content is well masked and a great belgian from the boys inWith LIME:
my first in the ' series pours somewhat hazy orange head was not too impressive nor was the retention no lacing smell is dead on for what a belgian should smell like apple pear bread yeast and a touch of citrus stones signature i think smell is great taste is very good as well i should note i 'm partial to belgians sweetness hits you up front then you notice fruity characteristics on the sides of your tounge followed by a warm slightly bitter sensation on the back of your tounge carbonation is moderate and mouthfeel is medium not too thick or thin overall a great beer alcohol content is well masked and a great belgian from the boys inWith Perturbative Baseline:
my first in the ' series pours somewhat hazy orange head was not too impressive nor was the retention no lacing smell is dead on for what a belgian should smell like apple pear bread yeast and a touch of citrus stones signature i think smell is great taste is very good as well i should note i 'm partial to belgians sweetness hits you up front then you notice fruity characteristics on the sides of your tounge followed by a warm slightly bitter sensation on the back of your tounge carbonation is moderate and mouthfeel is medium not too thick or thin overall a great beer alcohol content is well masked and a great belgian from the boys inExample 343
Rationale length SIS = [2, 1, 3]With SIS Method:
poured into a perfect pint glass a nice 2 5 finger off white head on a golden orange very clear body with good active carbonation this is a very attractive beer s smells of fresh floral and citrusy hops not overwhelming with just a touch of malt under it very nice but not mind blowing t hmm not enough maltyness here for me the hops come across a good bit sharper thinning out the beer making it much less nice it 's still ok the hops still taste fresh and good but still too strong and sharp m ok not great but enough body to keep me happyWith Integrated Gradients:
poured into a perfect pint glass a nice 2 5 finger off white head on a golden orange very clear body with good active carbonation this is a very attractive beer s smells of fresh floral and citrusy hops not overwhelming with just a touch of malt under it very nice but not mind blowing t hmm not enough maltyness here for me the hops come across a good bit sharper thinning out the beer making it much less nice it 's still ok the hops still taste fresh and good but still too strong and sharp m ok not great but enough body to keep me happyWith LIME:
poured into a perfect pint glass a nice 2 5 finger off white head on a golden orange very clear body with good active carbonation this is a very attractive beer s smells of fresh floral and citrusy hops not overwhelming with just a touch of malt under it very nice but not mind blowing t hmm not enough maltyness here for me the hops come across a good bit sharper thinning out the beer making it much less nice it 's still ok the hops still taste fresh and good but still too strong and sharp m ok not great but enough body to keep me happyWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured into a perfect pint glass a nice 2 5 finger off white head on a golden orange very clear body with good active carbonation this is a very attractive beer s smells of fresh floral and citrusy hops not overwhelming with just a touch of malt under it very nice but not mind blowing t hmm not enough maltyness here for me the hops come across a good bit sharper thinning out the beer making it much less nice it 's still ok the hops still taste fresh and good but still too strong and sharp m ok not great but enough body to keep me happyExample 344
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
has long made the best red ales anywhere perhaps it 's for this reason that fire road seemed somewhat disappointing compared to free range or 's irish this one has a lot to live up to fire road is certainly a worthy ale but it 's far more than 's other reds instead of the fruitiness that i enjoy in a red ale fire road has an excess of bittering and lacks malt body the ibu puts more fire in fire road than i 'd care for still i should n't complain this is a spicy beer as if brewed with noble hops and tastes a bit like an overhopped esb it delivers a spicy floral aroma and lace above a body of clear dark bronze but it 's also a bit tannic and takes a little attitude to appreciateWith Integrated Gradients:
has long made the best red ales anywhere perhaps it 's for this reason that fire road seemed somewhat disappointing compared to free range or 's irish this one has a lot to live up to fire road is certainly a worthy ale but it 's far more than 's other reds instead of the fruitiness that i enjoy in a red ale fire road has an excess of bittering and lacks malt body the ibu puts more fire in fire road than i 'd care for still i should n't complain this is a spicy beer as if brewed with noble hops and tastes a bit like an overhopped esb it delivers a spicy floral aroma and lace above a body of clear dark bronze but it 's also a bit tannic and takes a little attitude to appreciateWith LIME:
has long made the best red ales anywhere perhaps it 's for this reason that fire road seemed somewhat disappointing compared to free range or 's irish this one has a lot to live up to fire road is certainly a worthy ale but it 's far more than 's other reds instead of the fruitiness that i enjoy in a red ale fire road has an excess of bittering and lacks malt body the ibu puts more fire in fire road than i 'd care for still i should n't complain this is a spicy beer as if brewed with noble hops and tastes a bit like an overhopped esb it delivers a spicy floral aroma and lace above a body of clear dark bronze but it 's also a bit tannic and takes a little attitude to appreciateWith Perturbative Baseline:
has long made the best red ales anywhere perhaps it 's for this reason that fire road seemed somewhat disappointing compared to free range or 's irish this one has a lot to live up to fire road is certainly a worthy ale but it 's far more than 's other reds instead of the fruitiness that i enjoy in a red ale fire road has an excess of bittering and lacks malt body the ibu puts more fire in fire road than i 'd care for still i should n't complain this is a spicy beer as if brewed with noble hops and tastes a bit like an overhopped esb it delivers a spicy floral aroma and lace above a body of clear dark bronze but it 's also a bit tannic and takes a little attitude to appreciateExample 346
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
poured from 16oz bottle a pours a deep dark brown with red tinges 1 1 2 finger head that is fairly persistent with little to no lacing s lovely roasted coffee aroma sweetness and mild hops are also present t bittersweet roasted malts on the front end long lingering dark chocolate and bitter finish m smooth medium light with medium carbonation d the porter fan in me really enjoyed this not quite as much roasted malt or mouthfeel as a porter but enough to trick my mind a bit makes me want to explore the style more especially as blackened voodoo was my craft beer gateway almost 20 years ago may the schwarzbier with youWith Integrated Gradients:
poured from 16oz bottle a pours a deep dark brown with red tinges 1 1 2 finger head that is fairly persistent with little to no lacing s lovely roasted coffee aroma sweetness and mild hops are also present t bittersweet roasted malts on the front end long lingering dark chocolate and bitter finish m smooth medium light with medium carbonation d the porter fan in me really enjoyed this not quite as much roasted malt or mouthfeel as a porter but enough to trick my mind a bit makes me want to explore the style more especially as blackened voodoo was my craft beer gateway almost 20 years ago may the schwarzbier with youWith LIME:
poured from 16oz bottle a pours a deep dark brown with red tinges 1 1 2 finger head that is fairly persistent with little to no lacing s lovely roasted coffee aroma sweetness and mild hops are also present t bittersweet roasted malts on the front end long lingering dark chocolate and bitter finish m smooth medium light with medium carbonation d the porter fan in me really enjoyed this not quite as much roasted malt or mouthfeel as a porter but enough to trick my mind a bit makes me want to explore the style more especially as blackened voodoo was my craft beer gateway almost 20 years ago may the schwarzbier with youWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured from 16oz bottle a pours a deep dark brown with red tinges 1 1 2 finger head that is fairly persistent with little to no lacing s lovely roasted coffee aroma sweetness and mild hops are also present t bittersweet roasted malts on the front end long lingering dark chocolate and bitter finish m smooth medium light with medium carbonation d the porter fan in me really enjoyed this not quite as much roasted malt or mouthfeel as a porter but enough to trick my mind a bit makes me want to explore the style more especially as blackened voodoo was my craft beer gateway almost 20 years ago may the schwarzbier with youExample 350
Rationale length SIS = [1, 2, 2]With SIS Method:
a medium brown light brownish head s nice milk chocolate t chocolate notes are strong also roasted malts finishes slightly dry m medium bodied creamy d very good to excellent dunkel love the chocolate notes an easy drinking tasty lager well done easily the pick of the literWith Integrated Gradients:
a medium brown light brownish head s nice milk chocolate t chocolate notes are strong also roasted malts finishes slightly dry m medium bodied creamy d very good to excellent dunkel love the chocolate notes an easy drinking tasty lager well done easily the pick of the literWith LIME:
a medium brown light brownish head s nice milk chocolate t chocolate notes are strong also roasted malts finishes slightly dry m medium bodied creamy d very good to excellent dunkel love the chocolate notes an easy drinking tasty lager well done easily the pick of the literWith Perturbative Baseline:
a medium brown light brownish head s nice milk chocolate t chocolate notes are strong also roasted malts finishes slightly dry m medium bodied creamy d very good to excellent dunkel love the chocolate notes an easy drinking tasty lager well done easily the pick of the literExample 356
Rationale length SIS = [2, 2, 2]With SIS Method:
12oz bottle poured into a chouffe tulip sits a near pitch black with some cola colored edges a dark khaki head rose two fingers and fell quickly to form a thin collar some minor delicate lace when i first leaned in port wine and dark fruit hit me hard fresh roasted coffee and bakers chocolate hold their own along with black molasses this beer grew on me the more it warmed it opened up considerably plums and cherries port wine fresh roasted coffee grounds and semi sweet chocolate well rounded not overly broad but very deep and rich creamy lush medium mouthfeel that feels a lot lighter than it really is a moderate amount of booze lingers and mixes with coffee oils for a unique finish a pleasure to drink robust and rich but never overbearing there is a reason why this beer is held in high regardWith Integrated Gradients:
12oz bottle poured into a chouffe tulip sits a near pitch black with some cola colored edges a dark khaki head rose two fingers and fell quickly to form a thin collar some minor delicate lace when i first leaned in port wine and dark fruit hit me hard fresh roasted coffee and bakers chocolate hold their own along with black molasses this beer grew on me the more it warmed it opened up considerably plums and cherries port wine fresh roasted coffee grounds and semi sweet chocolate well rounded not overly broad but very deep and rich creamy lush medium mouthfeel that feels a lot lighter than it really is a moderate amount of booze lingers and mixes with coffee oils for a unique finish a pleasure to drink robust and rich but never overbearing there is a reason why this beer is held in high regardWith LIME:
12oz bottle poured into a chouffe tulip sits a near pitch black with some cola colored edges a dark khaki head rose two fingers and fell quickly to form a thin collar some minor delicate lace when i first leaned in port wine and dark fruit hit me hard fresh roasted coffee and bakers chocolate hold their own along with black molasses this beer grew on me the more it warmed it opened up considerably plums and cherries port wine fresh roasted coffee grounds and semi sweet chocolate well rounded not overly broad but very deep and rich creamy lush medium mouthfeel that feels a lot lighter than it really is a moderate amount of booze lingers and mixes with coffee oils for a unique finish a pleasure to drink robust and rich but never overbearing there is a reason why this beer is held in high regardWith Perturbative Baseline:
12oz bottle poured into a chouffe tulip sits a near pitch black with some cola colored edges a dark khaki head rose two fingers and fell quickly to form a thin collar some minor delicate lace when i first leaned in port wine and dark fruit hit me hard fresh roasted coffee and bakers chocolate hold their own along with black molasses this beer grew on me the more it warmed it opened up considerably plums and cherries port wine fresh roasted coffee grounds and semi sweet chocolate well rounded not overly broad but very deep and rich creamy lush medium mouthfeel that feels a lot lighter than it really is a moderate amount of booze lingers and mixes with coffee oils for a unique finish a pleasure to drink robust and rich but never overbearing there is a reason why this beer is held in high regardExample 362
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
pours a hazy amber brown with a thin wispy head that fades to a few stray bubbles pumpkin pumpkin pumpkin strong aromas of pumpkin flesh with a bit of cinnamon and nutmeg to complement sweet pumpkin upfront caramel malts in the center with a finish of cinnamon and nutmeg complemented by a mild bitterness full bodied and smooth with a mild carbonation the alcohol is so well hidden the beer is a tad sweet but a light lingering bitterness goes a long way for balanceWith Integrated Gradients:
pours a hazy amber brown with a thin wispy head that fades to a few stray bubbles pumpkin pumpkin pumpkin strong aromas of pumpkin flesh with a bit of cinnamon and nutmeg to complement sweet pumpkin upfront caramel malts in the center with a finish of cinnamon and nutmeg complemented by a mild bitterness full bodied and smooth with a mild carbonation the alcohol is so well hidden the beer is a tad sweet but a light lingering bitterness goes a long way for balanceWith LIME:
pours a hazy amber brown with a thin wispy head that fades to a few stray bubbles pumpkin pumpkin pumpkin strong aromas of pumpkin flesh with a bit of cinnamon and nutmeg to complement sweet pumpkin upfront caramel malts in the center with a finish of cinnamon and nutmeg complemented by a mild bitterness full bodied and smooth with a mild carbonation the alcohol is so well hidden the beer is a tad sweet but a light lingering bitterness goes a long way for balanceWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours a hazy amber brown with a thin wispy head that fades to a few stray bubbles pumpkin pumpkin pumpkin strong aromas of pumpkin flesh with a bit of cinnamon and nutmeg to complement sweet pumpkin upfront caramel malts in the center with a finish of cinnamon and nutmeg complemented by a mild bitterness full bodied and smooth with a mild carbonation the alcohol is so well hidden the beer is a tad sweet but a light lingering bitterness goes a long way for balanceExample 364
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
12oz bottle purchased as part of a seasonal 12 pack at 's in nh pours a crystal clear yellow amber body with a good inch of off white head smells piney herbal hoppy with some rye to balance herbal minty citrus hops play equal parts with a fair bit of rye and nuttiness light to medium bodied with moderate to ample carbonation fairly drinkable i thought this beer would be less drinkable and more astringent but this actually turns out to be a super ipa with just enough rye flavor to make it interestingWith Integrated Gradients:
12oz bottle purchased as part of a seasonal 12 pack at 's in nh pours a crystal clear yellow amber body with a good inch of off white head smells piney herbal hoppy with some rye to balance herbal minty citrus hops play equal parts with a fair bit of rye and nuttiness light to medium bodied with moderate to ample carbonation fairly drinkable i thought this beer would be less drinkable and more astringent but this actually turns out to be a super ipa with just enough rye flavor to make it interestingWith LIME:
12oz bottle purchased as part of a seasonal 12 pack at 's in nh pours a crystal clear yellow amber body with a good inch of off white head smells piney herbal hoppy with some rye to balance herbal minty citrus hops play equal parts with a fair bit of rye and nuttiness light to medium bodied with moderate to ample carbonation fairly drinkable i thought this beer would be less drinkable and more astringent but this actually turns out to be a super ipa with just enough rye flavor to make it interestingWith Perturbative Baseline:
12oz bottle purchased as part of a seasonal 12 pack at 's in nh pours a crystal clear yellow amber body with a good inch of off white head smells piney herbal hoppy with some rye to balance herbal minty citrus hops play equal parts with a fair bit of rye and nuttiness light to medium bodied with moderate to ample carbonation fairly drinkable i thought this beer would be less drinkable and more astringent but this actually turns out to be a super ipa with just enough rye flavor to make it interestingExample 369
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
a deep ruddy orange with a one finger head that sticks around for a while some good lace graces the glass and the amber orange brew keeps grabbing my attention since it 's much darker than most oktoberfests s heavy pumpkin pie and thick malt notes with an spicy sweetness that balances the pumpkin pie notes t super malty but never overly sweet or cloying due to the tight alcohol attenuation and a lovely autumn hop note some tootsie roll flavors are in there with a really nice almost chocolate taste damn good stuff really unique but still identifiable as an o fest m medium bodied with a hint of apparent alcohol but as always i appreciate a little warmth in my beers being a scotch and bourbon lover after all the carbonation is and understated giving this one a refined and classy finish that leaves lingering notes of pumpkin pie cinnamon and autumn leaf hops in the background playing an award supporting role on the palate d i think everything i 've said above pretty much says it this is good beer note after reading other less generous reviews i must say that i am a full time malt head the scotch thing again in addition to my role as a part time hop head so i may be slightly partial to malt heavy brews like this oneWith Integrated Gradients:
a deep ruddy orange with a one finger head that sticks around for a while some good lace graces the glass and the amber orange brew keeps grabbing my attention since it 's much darker than most oktoberfests s heavy pumpkin pie and thick malt notes with an spicy sweetness that balances the pumpkin pie notes t super malty but never overly sweet or cloying due to the tight alcohol attenuation and a lovely autumn hop note some tootsie roll flavors are in there with a really nice almost chocolate taste damn good stuff really unique but still identifiable as an o fest m medium bodied with a hint of apparent alcohol but as always i appreciate a little warmth in my beers being a scotch and bourbon lover after all the carbonation is and understated giving this one a refined and classy finish that leaves lingering notes of pumpkin pie cinnamon and autumn leaf hops in the background playing an award supporting role on the palate d i think everything i 've said above pretty much says it this is good beer note after reading other less generous reviews i must say that i am a full time malt head the scotch thing again in addition to my role as a part time hop head so i may be slightly partial to malt heavy brews like this oneWith LIME:
a deep ruddy orange with a one finger head that sticks around for a while some good lace graces the glass and the amber orange brew keeps grabbing my attention since it 's much darker than most oktoberfests s heavy pumpkin pie and thick malt notes with an spicy sweetness that balances the pumpkin pie notes t super malty but never overly sweet or cloying due to the tight alcohol attenuation and a lovely autumn hop note some tootsie roll flavors are in there with a really nice almost chocolate taste damn good stuff really unique but still identifiable as an o fest m medium bodied with a hint of apparent alcohol but as always i appreciate a little warmth in my beers being a scotch and bourbon lover after all the carbonation is and understated giving this one a refined and classy finish that leaves lingering notes of pumpkin pie cinnamon and autumn leaf hops in the background playing an award supporting role on the palate d i think everything i 've said above pretty much says it this is good beer note after reading other less generous reviews i must say that i am a full time malt head the scotch thing again in addition to my role as a part time hop head so i may be slightly partial to malt heavy brews like this oneWith Perturbative Baseline:
a deep ruddy orange with a one finger head that sticks around for a while some good lace graces the glass and the amber orange brew keeps grabbing my attention since it 's much darker than most oktoberfests s heavy pumpkin pie and thick malt notes with an spicy sweetness that balances the pumpkin pie notes t super malty but never overly sweet or cloying due to the tight alcohol attenuation and a lovely autumn hop note some tootsie roll flavors are in there with a really nice almost chocolate taste damn good stuff really unique but still identifiable as an o fest m medium bodied with a hint of apparent alcohol but as always i appreciate a little warmth in my beers being a scotch and bourbon lover after all the carbonation is and understated giving this one a refined and classy finish that leaves lingering notes of pumpkin pie cinnamon and autumn leaf hops in the background playing an award supporting role on the palate d i think everything i 've said above pretty much says it this is good beer note after reading other less generous reviews i must say that i am a full time malt head the scotch thing again in addition to my role as a part time hop head so i may be slightly partial to malt heavy brews like this oneExample 372
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
london porter pours out a dark brown nearly black color a thick head accompanied the pour but quickly disappeared and stuck around as very light lacing the aroma is full of roasted malts and chocolate with fruity notes peaking through this beer is highly carbonated and unfortunately that makes it difficult to pick out flavors a somewhat bitter chocolate hits your tongue right away but give way to a roasted smokiness dark fruits surface when the chocolate flavor fades and hints of alcohol pop up at the very endWith Integrated Gradients:
london porter pours out a dark brown nearly black color a thick head accompanied the pour but quickly disappeared and stuck around as very light lacing the aroma is full of roasted malts and chocolate with fruity notes peaking through this beer is highly carbonated and unfortunately that makes it difficult to pick out flavors a somewhat bitter chocolate hits your tongue right away but give way to a roasted smokiness dark fruits surface when the chocolate flavor fades and hints of alcohol pop up at the very endWith LIME:
london porter pours out a dark brown nearly black color a thick head accompanied the pour but quickly disappeared and stuck around as very light lacing the aroma is full of roasted malts and chocolate with fruity notes peaking through this beer is highly carbonated and unfortunately that makes it difficult to pick out flavors a somewhat bitter chocolate hits your tongue right away but give way to a roasted smokiness dark fruits surface when the chocolate flavor fades and hints of alcohol pop up at the very endWith Perturbative Baseline:
london porter pours out a dark brown nearly black color a thick head accompanied the pour but quickly disappeared and stuck around as very light lacing the aroma is full of roasted malts and chocolate with fruity notes peaking through this beer is highly carbonated and unfortunately that makes it difficult to pick out flavors a somewhat bitter chocolate hits your tongue right away but give way to a roasted smokiness dark fruits surface when the chocolate flavor fades and hints of alcohol pop up at the very endExample 374
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
tasting size portion at a local beer tasting event served in a plastic cup a pale amber in color cloudy with a small creamy head s piney hop aroma t little bit of a piney hop flavor with caramel malts not as hoppy as the name of the beer would indicate but it does finish with a mild pleasant bitter aftertaste m medium bodied good carbonation levels d reminded more of a pale ale compared to an ipa of the beers i tasted from the brewery this one was the most enjoyableWith Integrated Gradients:
tasting size portion at a local beer tasting event served in a plastic cup a pale amber in color cloudy with a small creamy head s piney hop aroma t little bit of a piney hop flavor with caramel malts not as hoppy as the name of the beer would indicate but it does finish with a mild pleasant bitter aftertaste m medium bodied good carbonation levels d reminded more of a pale ale compared to an ipa of the beers i tasted from the brewery this one was the most enjoyableWith LIME:
tasting size portion at a local beer tasting event served in a plastic cup a pale amber in color cloudy with a small creamy head s piney hop aroma t little bit of a piney hop flavor with caramel malts not as hoppy as the name of the beer would indicate but it does finish with a mild pleasant bitter aftertaste m medium bodied good carbonation levels d reminded more of a pale ale compared to an ipa of the beers i tasted from the brewery this one was the most enjoyableWith Perturbative Baseline:
tasting size portion at a local beer tasting event served in a plastic cup a pale amber in color cloudy with a small creamy head s piney hop aroma t little bit of a piney hop flavor with caramel malts not as hoppy as the name of the beer would indicate but it does finish with a mild pleasant bitter aftertaste m medium bodied good carbonation levels d reminded more of a pale ale compared to an ipa of the beers i tasted from the brewery this one was the most enjoyableExample 383
Rationale length SIS = [1, 2, 1, 2, 1]With SIS Method:
overall a very nice beer served on the nitro tap but the head seemed to be a bit compared to other ive had great anyway nice and opaque with a creamy tan head tons of coffee malts and chocolate malts as well great coffee aroma hints of caramel and toastiness overall a great smell as well tastes a lot like guiness coffee small bit of chocolate a bit grainy and pungent at times nice hop bitterness as well i think the best beer at this establishment a nice beer overall i think this would be my first choice if i were to return here again next thanksgiving part of the indiana thanksgiving pubWith Integrated Gradients:
overall a very nice beer served on the nitro tap but the head seemed to be a bit compared to other ive had great anyway nice and opaque with a creamy tan head tons of coffee malts and chocolate malts as well great coffee aroma hints of caramel and toastiness overall a great smell as well tastes a lot like guiness coffee small bit of chocolate a bit grainy and pungent at times nice hop bitterness as well i think the best beer at this establishment a nice beer overall i think this would be my first choice if i were to return here again next thanksgiving part of the indiana thanksgiving pubWith LIME:
overall a very nice beer served on the nitro tap but the head seemed to be a bit compared to other ive had great anyway nice and opaque with a creamy tan head tons of coffee malts and chocolate malts as well great coffee aroma hints of caramel and toastiness overall a great smell as well tastes a lot like guiness coffee small bit of chocolate a bit grainy and pungent at times nice hop bitterness as well i think the best beer at this establishment a nice beer overall i think this would be my first choice if i were to return here again next thanksgiving part of the indiana thanksgiving pubWith Perturbative Baseline:
overall a very nice beer served on the nitro tap but the head seemed to be a bit compared to other ive had great anyway nice and opaque with a creamy tan head tons of coffee malts and chocolate malts as well great coffee aroma hints of caramel and toastiness overall a great smell as well tastes a lot like guiness coffee small bit of chocolate a bit grainy and pungent at times nice hop bitterness as well i think the best beer at this establishment a nice beer overall i think this would be my first choice if i were to return here again next thanksgiving part of the indiana thanksgiving pubExample 385
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
we decided this one tasted a bit like light ' poured a thing brown color with an impressive frothy head nose was spot on all dark and bold with notes of dark chocolate flavor wasnt bad but the mouthfeel left a lot to be desired watery through and through with a very forgettable slightly bitter aftertaste that this is a fairly new operation i will give this one a little slack but just doesnt measure up to what ive come to expect from a microbrewed stout the good news is that it was very sessionable as it doesnt sit in the gut so soWith Integrated Gradients:
we decided this one tasted a bit like light ' poured a thing brown color with an impressive frothy head nose was spot on all dark and bold with notes of dark chocolate flavor wasnt bad but the mouthfeel left a lot to be desired watery through and through with a very forgettable slightly bitter aftertaste that this is a fairly new operation i will give this one a little slack but just doesnt measure up to what ive come to expect from a microbrewed stout the good news is that it was very sessionable as it doesnt sit in the gut so soWith LIME:
we decided this one tasted a bit like light ' poured a thing brown color with an impressive frothy head nose was spot on all dark and bold with notes of dark chocolate flavor wasnt bad but the mouthfeel left a lot to be desired watery through and through with a very forgettable slightly bitter aftertaste that this is a fairly new operation i will give this one a little slack but just doesnt measure up to what ive come to expect from a microbrewed stout the good news is that it was very sessionable as it doesnt sit in the gut so soWith Perturbative Baseline:
we decided this one tasted a bit like light ' poured a thing brown color with an impressive frothy head nose was spot on all dark and bold with notes of dark chocolate flavor wasnt bad but the mouthfeel left a lot to be desired watery through and through with a very forgettable slightly bitter aftertaste that this is a fairly new operation i will give this one a little slack but just doesnt measure up to what ive come to expect from a microbrewed stout the good news is that it was very sessionable as it doesnt sit in the gut so soExample 386
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
poured roughly into a glass garnet ruby brown light tan two finger rocky head belgian lace abounds and a light tan ring hangs around very fruity malty aroma with some rounded out vanilla and hoppy citrus notes a very smooth flavor robust malts caramelly malts and juicy fruity citrusy hops the oak does not present itself in flavor so much as in smoothness and thats nice very full but sweetish mouthfeel this is a nice take on arrogant bastard i think the oak does a nice thing for this beer very round a tastyWith Integrated Gradients:
poured roughly into a glass garnet ruby brown light tan two finger rocky head belgian lace abounds and a light tan ring hangs around very fruity malty aroma with some rounded out vanilla and hoppy citrus notes a very smooth flavor robust malts caramelly malts and juicy fruity citrusy hops the oak does not present itself in flavor so much as in smoothness and thats nice very full but sweetish mouthfeel this is a nice take on arrogant bastard i think the oak does a nice thing for this beer very round a tastyWith LIME:
poured roughly into a glass garnet ruby brown light tan two finger rocky head belgian lace abounds and a light tan ring hangs around very fruity malty aroma with some rounded out vanilla and hoppy citrus notes a very smooth flavor robust malts caramelly malts and juicy fruity citrusy hops the oak does not present itself in flavor so much as in smoothness and thats nice very full but sweetish mouthfeel this is a nice take on arrogant bastard i think the oak does a nice thing for this beer very round a tastyWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured roughly into a glass garnet ruby brown light tan two finger rocky head belgian lace abounds and a light tan ring hangs around very fruity malty aroma with some rounded out vanilla and hoppy citrus notes a very smooth flavor robust malts caramelly malts and juicy fruity citrusy hops the oak does not present itself in flavor so much as in smoothness and thats nice very full but sweetish mouthfeel this is a nice take on arrogant bastard i think the oak does a nice thing for this beer very round a tastyExample 389
Rationale length SIS = [1, 2]With SIS Method:
22oz bottle it pours a red tint with a nice little tuft of tan head i noted that it was very carbonated aroma of pine and citrus notes balanced with a sweet malt profile made this beer seem very promising i noted that this beer does deliver the piney goodness of the hops and that it was indeed very rich with dark malts i found that the hops shine through a little more than the malts and i did pick up some citrus in the taste as well but i had to strain through the bitterness on the back of the palate it flows over the mouth and tongue very well with just the right amount of carbonation the after effects on the tongue it slightly this is a very drinkable beer i 'm picking some more up from bevmo on my next run assuming they 're not all outWith Integrated Gradients:
22oz bottle it pours a red tint with a nice little tuft of tan head i noted that it was very carbonated aroma of pine and citrus notes balanced with a sweet malt profile made this beer seem very promising i noted that this beer does deliver the piney goodness of the hops and that it was indeed very rich with dark malts i found that the hops shine through a little more than the malts and i did pick up some citrus in the taste as well but i had to strain through the bitterness on the back of the palate it flows over the mouth and tongue very well with just the right amount of carbonation the after effects on the tongue it slightly this is a very drinkable beer i 'm picking some more up from bevmo on my next run assuming they 're not all outWith LIME:
22oz bottle it pours a red tint with a nice little tuft of tan head i noted that it was very carbonated aroma of pine and citrus notes balanced with a sweet malt profile made this beer seem very promising i noted that this beer does deliver the piney goodness of the hops and that it was indeed very rich with dark malts i found that the hops shine through a little more than the malts and i did pick up some citrus in the taste as well but i had to strain through the bitterness on the back of the palate it flows over the mouth and tongue very well with just the right amount of carbonation the after effects on the tongue it slightly this is a very drinkable beer i 'm picking some more up from bevmo on my next run assuming they 're not all outWith Perturbative Baseline:
22oz bottle it pours a red tint with a nice little tuft of tan head i noted that it was very carbonated aroma of pine and citrus notes balanced with a sweet malt profile made this beer seem very promising i noted that this beer does deliver the piney goodness of the hops and that it was indeed very rich with dark malts i found that the hops shine through a little more than the malts and i did pick up some citrus in the taste as well but i had to strain through the bitterness on the back of the palate it flows over the mouth and tongue very well with just the right amount of carbonation the after effects on the tongue it slightly this is a very drinkable beer i 'm picking some more up from bevmo on my next run assuming they 're not all outExample 392
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
a pours one finger of sticky off white head it has a pretty good retention and leaves good lacing the beer is a slightly hazy copper color s lots of hops a mix of piny and citrusy hops are most prominent in the aroma m a light medium bodied beer with a slick feel from the hops oil t the biscuit like malts hit first followed by a nice does of citrus hops some bitter hops round up the end leaving a nice finish a slight fruity flavor lingers in the aftertaste as the bitterness dies down a very delicious ipa it goes down easy and is pretty drinkable for it 's abv this is my first offering from clipper city brewing and i must say i 'm impressed i 'm interested in seeing what else they have to offerWith Integrated Gradients:
a pours one finger of sticky off white head it has a pretty good retention and leaves good lacing the beer is a slightly hazy copper color s lots of hops a mix of piny and citrusy hops are most prominent in the aroma m a light medium bodied beer with a slick feel from the hops oil t the biscuit like malts hit first followed by a nice does of citrus hops some bitter hops round up the end leaving a nice finish a slight fruity flavor lingers in the aftertaste as the bitterness dies down a very delicious ipa it goes down easy and is pretty drinkable for it 's abv this is my first offering from clipper city brewing and i must say i 'm impressed i 'm interested in seeing what else they have to offerWith LIME:
a pours one finger of sticky off white head it has a pretty good retention and leaves good lacing the beer is a slightly hazy copper color s lots of hops a mix of piny and citrusy hops are most prominent in the aroma m a light medium bodied beer with a slick feel from the hops oil t the biscuit like malts hit first followed by a nice does of citrus hops some bitter hops round up the end leaving a nice finish a slight fruity flavor lingers in the aftertaste as the bitterness dies down a very delicious ipa it goes down easy and is pretty drinkable for it 's abv this is my first offering from clipper city brewing and i must say i 'm impressed i 'm interested in seeing what else they have to offerWith Perturbative Baseline:
a pours one finger of sticky off white head it has a pretty good retention and leaves good lacing the beer is a slightly hazy copper color s lots of hops a mix of piny and citrusy hops are most prominent in the aroma m a light medium bodied beer with a slick feel from the hops oil t the biscuit like malts hit first followed by a nice does of citrus hops some bitter hops round up the end leaving a nice finish a slight fruity flavor lingers in the aftertaste as the bitterness dies down a very delicious ipa it goes down easy and is pretty drinkable for it 's abv this is my first offering from clipper city brewing and i must say i 'm impressed i 'm interested in seeing what else they have to offerExample 399
Rationale length SIS = [4]With SIS Method:
poured from a bottle into a tulip a pours a slightly hazy golden color nice one finger white head that retains well decent lacing s hoppy citrus with pine notes slightly yeasty t definite hop flavors pine bitter citrus there seems to be some sweet caramel notes mixed in m medium body good balance of carbonation silky smooth d solid double ipa a nice one to sip on during a summer nightWith Integrated Gradients:
poured from a bottle into a tulip a pours a slightly hazy golden color nice one finger white head that retains well decent lacing s hoppy citrus with pine notes slightly yeasty t definite hop flavors pine bitter citrus there seems to be some sweet caramel notes mixed in m medium body good balance of carbonation silky smooth d solid double ipa a nice one to sip on during a summer nightWith LIME:
poured from a bottle into a tulip a pours a slightly hazy golden color nice one finger white head that retains well decent lacing s hoppy citrus with pine notes slightly yeasty t definite hop flavors pine bitter citrus there seems to be some sweet caramel notes mixed in m medium body good balance of carbonation silky smooth d solid double ipa a nice one to sip on during a summer nightWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured from a bottle into a tulip a pours a slightly hazy golden color nice one finger white head that retains well decent lacing s hoppy citrus with pine notes slightly yeasty t definite hop flavors pine bitter citrus there seems to be some sweet caramel notes mixed in m medium body good balance of carbonation silky smooth d solid double ipa a nice one to sip on during a summer nightExample 400
Rationale length SIS = [1, 2]With SIS Method:
poured a deep reddish brown with a huge fine textured light tan head excellent enticing aroma of dark fruit figs perhaps very fine carbonation with a lush silky mouthfeel i did n't find this brew to be overly sweet there 's a hint of sweetness but it 's not overwhelming notes of figs toffee linger on the palate smoothly balanced with a muted spiciness an very enjoyable beerWith Integrated Gradients:
poured a deep reddish brown with a huge fine textured light tan head excellent enticing aroma of dark fruit figs perhaps very fine carbonation with a lush silky mouthfeel i did n't find this brew to be overly sweet there 's a hint of sweetness but it 's not overwhelming notes of figs toffee linger on the palate smoothly balanced with a muted spiciness an very enjoyable beerWith LIME:
poured a deep reddish brown with a huge fine textured light tan head excellent enticing aroma of dark fruit figs perhaps very fine carbonation with a lush silky mouthfeel i did n't find this brew to be overly sweet there 's a hint of sweetness but it 's not overwhelming notes of figs toffee linger on the palate smoothly balanced with a muted spiciness an very enjoyable beerWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured a deep reddish brown with a huge fine textured light tan head excellent enticing aroma of dark fruit figs perhaps very fine carbonation with a lush silky mouthfeel i did n't find this brew to be overly sweet there 's a hint of sweetness but it 's not overwhelming notes of figs toffee linger on the palate smoothly balanced with a muted spiciness an very enjoyable beerExample 401
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
this beer pours a fairly cloudy mahogany orange color with a bubbly little head that retains a bit and laces the aroma is liqueur like with lots of abv presence lots of biting hops some raisiny notes maybe some clove the smell is quite pungent and a pretty good indication of what is to come the beer is strong and does n't hide its alcohol presence all that much there is a good balance between some bittering hops and sweet malts there are florals in this beer some heavy fruit presence and maybe some orange this beer is just too strong for its own good the consistency is quite full bodied a bit syrupy in consistency slightly carbonated and did i mention strong there is a slight throaty burn to this beer because of its abv if this were toned down a few notches it would be more enticing for my tastesWith Integrated Gradients:
this beer pours a fairly cloudy mahogany orange color with a bubbly little head that retains a bit and laces the aroma is liqueur like with lots of abv presence lots of biting hops some raisiny notes maybe some clove the smell is quite pungent and a pretty good indication of what is to come the beer is strong and does n't hide its alcohol presence all that much there is a good balance between some bittering hops and sweet malts there are florals in this beer some heavy fruit presence and maybe some orange this beer is just too strong for its own good the consistency is quite full bodied a bit syrupy in consistency slightly carbonated and did i mention strong there is a slight throaty burn to this beer because of its abv if this were toned down a few notches it would be more enticing for my tastesWith LIME:
this beer pours a fairly cloudy mahogany orange color with a bubbly little head that retains a bit and laces the aroma is liqueur like with lots of abv presence lots of biting hops some raisiny notes maybe some clove the smell is quite pungent and a pretty good indication of what is to come the beer is strong and does n't hide its alcohol presence all that much there is a good balance between some bittering hops and sweet malts there are florals in this beer some heavy fruit presence and maybe some orange this beer is just too strong for its own good the consistency is quite full bodied a bit syrupy in consistency slightly carbonated and did i mention strong there is a slight throaty burn to this beer because of its abv if this were toned down a few notches it would be more enticing for my tastesWith Perturbative Baseline:
this beer pours a fairly cloudy mahogany orange color with a bubbly little head that retains a bit and laces the aroma is liqueur like with lots of abv presence lots of biting hops some raisiny notes maybe some clove the smell is quite pungent and a pretty good indication of what is to come the beer is strong and does n't hide its alcohol presence all that much there is a good balance between some bittering hops and sweet malts there are florals in this beer some heavy fruit presence and maybe some orange this beer is just too strong for its own good the consistency is quite full bodied a bit syrupy in consistency slightly carbonated and did i mention strong there is a slight throaty burn to this beer because of its abv if this were toned down a few notches it would be more enticing for my tastesExample 402
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
pours a slightly hazy amber gold not particularly bright but the head is an excellent fine bubbled frothy head lacing is truly excellent truly an excellent looking brew lots of american hoppiness on the nose lots of luscious fruit citrus and a bit of pine or pepper there 's a vaguely diacetyl character but not huge but it is really quite reminiscent of a west coast us ipa very nice taste is also pretty true to style an initial pepper fruit sweet which wells through a light acidic note before to a raw and very robust bitterness quite a high level of bitterness i have to say it 's one of the few beers i 've yet had from outside the us that has the balls to bitter hop so heavily something for the danish hopheads and those of us outside who are lucky enough to get a hold of it mouthfeel is a big and sparkling adventure big bold and exciting it does n't quite have the freshness and the balanced complexity of hop characters as some of my favourite american examples but this is certainly one to savour and that we can get here in australiaWith Integrated Gradients:
pours a slightly hazy amber gold not particularly bright but the head is an excellent fine bubbled frothy head lacing is truly excellent truly an excellent looking brew lots of american hoppiness on the nose lots of luscious fruit citrus and a bit of pine or pepper there 's a vaguely diacetyl character but not huge but it is really quite reminiscent of a west coast us ipa very nice taste is also pretty true to style an initial pepper fruit sweet which wells through a light acidic note before to a raw and very robust bitterness quite a high level of bitterness i have to say it 's one of the few beers i 've yet had from outside the us that has the balls to bitter hop so heavily something for the danish hopheads and those of us outside who are lucky enough to get a hold of it mouthfeel is a big and sparkling adventure big bold and exciting it does n't quite have the freshness and the balanced complexity of hop characters as some of my favourite american examples but this is certainly one to savour and that we can get here in australiaWith LIME:
pours a slightly hazy amber gold not particularly bright but the head is an excellent fine bubbled frothy head lacing is truly excellent truly an excellent looking brew lots of american hoppiness on the nose lots of luscious fruit citrus and a bit of pine or pepper there 's a vaguely diacetyl character but not huge but it is really quite reminiscent of a west coast us ipa very nice taste is also pretty true to style an initial pepper fruit sweet which wells through a light acidic note before to a raw and very robust bitterness quite a high level of bitterness i have to say it 's one of the few beers i 've yet had from outside the us that has the balls to bitter hop so heavily something for the danish hopheads and those of us outside who are lucky enough to get a hold of it mouthfeel is a big and sparkling adventure big bold and exciting it does n't quite have the freshness and the balanced complexity of hop characters as some of my favourite american examples but this is certainly one to savour and that we can get here in australiaWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours a slightly hazy amber gold not particularly bright but the head is an excellent fine bubbled frothy head lacing is truly excellent truly an excellent looking brew lots of american hoppiness on the nose lots of luscious fruit citrus and a bit of pine or pepper there 's a vaguely diacetyl character but not huge but it is really quite reminiscent of a west coast us ipa very nice taste is also pretty true to style an initial pepper fruit sweet which wells through a light acidic note before to a raw and very robust bitterness quite a high level of bitterness i have to say it 's one of the few beers i 've yet had from outside the us that has the balls to bitter hop so heavily something for the danish hopheads and those of us outside who are lucky enough to get a hold of it mouthfeel is a big and sparkling adventure big bold and exciting it does n't quite have the freshness and the balanced complexity of hop characters as some of my favourite american examples but this is certainly one to savour and that we can get here in australiaExample 409
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
11 2 2006 4 99 22 oz 11 00 no best by date pours a hazy medium brown highlighted with orange and topped by an inch of tight white head that settles slowly lacing the glass nicely bursting with jammy grapefruit aroma intensely focused and potent with a mildly sweet malt backbone ibu 's according to the bottle this is surprisingly well balanced and not as hoppy as i was expecting nicely sweet with bitter grapefruit overtones mouthfeel is smooth and creamy and somehow the 11 abv is entirely masked this goes down easy which is frightening considering how potent this beer isWith Integrated Gradients:
11 2 2006 4 99 22 oz 11 00 no best by date pours a hazy medium brown highlighted with orange and topped by an inch of tight white head that settles slowly lacing the glass nicely bursting with jammy grapefruit aroma intensely focused and potent with a mildly sweet malt backbone ibu 's according to the bottle this is surprisingly well balanced and not as hoppy as i was expecting nicely sweet with bitter grapefruit overtones mouthfeel is smooth and creamy and somehow the 11 abv is entirely masked this goes down easy which is frightening considering how potent this beer isWith LIME:
11 2 2006 4 99 22 oz 11 00 no best by date pours a hazy medium brown highlighted with orange and topped by an inch of tight white head that settles slowly lacing the glass nicely bursting with jammy grapefruit aroma intensely focused and potent with a mildly sweet malt backbone ibu 's according to the bottle this is surprisingly well balanced and not as hoppy as i was expecting nicely sweet with bitter grapefruit overtones mouthfeel is smooth and creamy and somehow the 11 abv is entirely masked this goes down easy which is frightening considering how potent this beer isWith Perturbative Baseline:
11 2 2006 4 99 22 oz 11 00 no best by date pours a hazy medium brown highlighted with orange and topped by an inch of tight white head that settles slowly lacing the glass nicely bursting with jammy grapefruit aroma intensely focused and potent with a mildly sweet malt backbone ibu 's according to the bottle this is surprisingly well balanced and not as hoppy as i was expecting nicely sweet with bitter grapefruit overtones mouthfeel is smooth and creamy and somehow the 11 abv is entirely masked this goes down easy which is frightening considering how potent this beer isExample 415
Rationale length SIS = [2, 2, 2, 1, 4]With SIS Method:
served in a pint glass from a 12oz bottle got this in a trade as an extra a pours a dark dirty copper color almost getting into the realm of brown small little head forms in a white color that creates a nice lacing as its enjoyed s lots of spice specifically cinnamon nutmeg and something else that is hard to pinpoint there is the pumpkin and a little nice sweet malt t if grandma could put a pumpkin pie into a bottle this would be the beer i felt like i was drinking a pumpkin pie great pumpkin character some nice spice flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg some brown sugar m the balance of carbonation and thickness of this beer is indescribable o i never seek out pumpkin beers because i love the style but this is the best i have even had for those people looking for southern tier pumking pass look for thisWith Integrated Gradients:
served in a pint glass from a 12oz bottle got this in a trade as an extra a pours a dark dirty copper color almost getting into the realm of brown small little head forms in a white color that creates a nice lacing as its enjoyed s lots of spice specifically cinnamon nutmeg and something else that is hard to pinpoint there is the pumpkin and a little nice sweet malt t if grandma could put a pumpkin pie into a bottle this would be the beer i felt like i was drinking a pumpkin pie great pumpkin character some nice spice flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg some brown sugar m the balance of carbonation and thickness of this beer is indescribable o i never seek out pumpkin beers because i love the style but this is the best i have even had for those people looking for southern tier pumking pass look for thisWith LIME:
served in a pint glass from a 12oz bottle got this in a trade as an extra a pours a dark dirty copper color almost getting into the realm of brown small little head forms in a white color that creates a nice lacing as its enjoyed s lots of spice specifically cinnamon nutmeg and something else that is hard to pinpoint there is the pumpkin and a little nice sweet malt t if grandma could put a pumpkin pie into a bottle this would be the beer i felt like i was drinking a pumpkin pie great pumpkin character some nice spice flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg some brown sugar m the balance of carbonation and thickness of this beer is indescribable o i never seek out pumpkin beers because i love the style but this is the best i have even had for those people looking for southern tier pumking pass look for thisWith Perturbative Baseline:
served in a pint glass from a 12oz bottle got this in a trade as an extra a pours a dark dirty copper color almost getting into the realm of brown small little head forms in a white color that creates a nice lacing as its enjoyed s lots of spice specifically cinnamon nutmeg and something else that is hard to pinpoint there is the pumpkin and a little nice sweet malt t if grandma could put a pumpkin pie into a bottle this would be the beer i felt like i was drinking a pumpkin pie great pumpkin character some nice spice flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg some brown sugar m the balance of carbonation and thickness of this beer is indescribable o i never seek out pumpkin beers because i love the style but this is the best i have even had for those people looking for southern tier pumking pass look for thisExample 418
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
this the seasonal offering by long valley pub it is listed as a strong english ale that is hopped ' and does not use spices from the tap it is poured into a pint glass a nice medium amber with a brownish tinge it has a lingering thick head and substantial lacing that hangs on the glass the aroma is strongly hopped and definitely has more notes of american hops than english style strong ale there is some bread and toast aroma beneath the grapefruit like hops i personally would have preferred more depth and balance the flavor follows this and is hoppy upfront there is a caramel and sweet toastiness but it does n't seem as well balanced the flavor overall seems a bit thin for a beer that ranks in between 6 5 7 percent according do the bartender it is certainly not a bad flavor but also nothing that i thought was exceptional the mouthfeel is good and has some body which helps lend more smoothness in fact i think the mouthfeel is one of the stronger points of this particular beer i found it to be very drinkable just not particularly memorableWith Integrated Gradients:
this the seasonal offering by long valley pub it is listed as a strong english ale that is hopped ' and does not use spices from the tap it is poured into a pint glass a nice medium amber with a brownish tinge it has a lingering thick head and substantial lacing that hangs on the glass the aroma is strongly hopped and definitely has more notes of american hops than english style strong ale there is some bread and toast aroma beneath the grapefruit like hops i personally would have preferred more depth and balance the flavor follows this and is hoppy upfront there is a caramel and sweet toastiness but it does n't seem as well balanced the flavor overall seems a bit thin for a beer that ranks in between 6 5 7 percent according do the bartender it is certainly not a bad flavor but also nothing that i thought was exceptional the mouthfeel is good and has some body which helps lend more smoothness in fact i think the mouthfeel is one of the stronger points of this particular beer i found it to be very drinkable just not particularly memorableWith LIME:
this the seasonal offering by long valley pub it is listed as a strong english ale that is hopped ' and does not use spices from the tap it is poured into a pint glass a nice medium amber with a brownish tinge it has a lingering thick head and substantial lacing that hangs on the glass the aroma is strongly hopped and definitely has more notes of american hops than english style strong ale there is some bread and toast aroma beneath the grapefruit like hops i personally would have preferred more depth and balance the flavor follows this and is hoppy upfront there is a caramel and sweet toastiness but it does n't seem as well balanced the flavor overall seems a bit thin for a beer that ranks in between 6 5 7 percent according do the bartender it is certainly not a bad flavor but also nothing that i thought was exceptional the mouthfeel is good and has some body which helps lend more smoothness in fact i think the mouthfeel is one of the stronger points of this particular beer i found it to be very drinkable just not particularly memorableWith Perturbative Baseline:
this the seasonal offering by long valley pub it is listed as a strong english ale that is hopped ' and does not use spices from the tap it is poured into a pint glass a nice medium amber with a brownish tinge it has a lingering thick head and substantial lacing that hangs on the glass the aroma is strongly hopped and definitely has more notes of american hops than english style strong ale there is some bread and toast aroma beneath the grapefruit like hops i personally would have preferred more depth and balance the flavor follows this and is hoppy upfront there is a caramel and sweet toastiness but it does n't seem as well balanced the flavor overall seems a bit thin for a beer that ranks in between 6 5 7 percent according do the bartender it is certainly not a bad flavor but also nothing that i thought was exceptional the mouthfeel is good and has some body which helps lend more smoothness in fact i think the mouthfeel is one of the stronger points of this particular beer i found it to be very drinkable just not particularly memorableExample 424
Rationale length SIS = [1, 4]With SIS Method:
from a 2007 ceramic bottle the was 750 ml in size this poured a very deep and slightly hazy copper garnet color with a very thick and long last tan hear that left great lacing nose of floral and citrus hops and sweet malts mouthfeel thick and oily flavor is sweet and slightly bitter and you sure notice the alcohol burn bitter finish however the 11 5 alcohol starts to numb the tongue near the finish this probably could have used another year on the shelf served at cellar temperature 55 degreesWith Integrated Gradients:
from a 2007 ceramic bottle the was 750 ml in size this poured a very deep and slightly hazy copper garnet color with a very thick and long last tan hear that left great lacing nose of floral and citrus hops and sweet malts mouthfeel thick and oily flavor is sweet and slightly bitter and you sure notice the alcohol burn bitter finish however the 11 5 alcohol starts to numb the tongue near the finish this probably could have used another year on the shelf served at cellar temperature 55 degreesWith LIME:
from a 2007 ceramic bottle the was 750 ml in size this poured a very deep and slightly hazy copper garnet color with a very thick and long last tan hear that left great lacing nose of floral and citrus hops and sweet malts mouthfeel thick and oily flavor is sweet and slightly bitter and you sure notice the alcohol burn bitter finish however the 11 5 alcohol starts to numb the tongue near the finish this probably could have used another year on the shelf served at cellar temperature 55 degreesWith Perturbative Baseline:
from a 2007 ceramic bottle the was 750 ml in size this poured a very deep and slightly hazy copper garnet color with a very thick and long last tan hear that left great lacing nose of floral and citrus hops and sweet malts mouthfeel thick and oily flavor is sweet and slightly bitter and you sure notice the alcohol burn bitter finish however the 11 5 alcohol starts to numb the tongue near the finish this probably could have used another year on the shelf served at cellar temperature 55 degreesExample 426
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
a great big 3 finger tan head with uniform small bubbles on the poor with good retention dark brown with many medium sized carbonation bubbles minimal lacing smell is of a small banana at first but nice malt and a little bit of roast like sausage meat slightly dry and bread like toast as well but hard to detect even some faint milk chocolate after quaffing great smelling beer lots going on here great mouthfeel and a nice sweet banana at first with mild carbonation turning into a good simple brown bread light milkshake wet viscosity feel and some light faint milk chocolate as well this is a great finishing drink and a fantastic tasting beer i 'd have another in a heartbeatWith Integrated Gradients:
a great big 3 finger tan head with uniform small bubbles on the poor with good retention dark brown with many medium sized carbonation bubbles minimal lacing smell is of a small banana at first but nice malt and a little bit of roast like sausage meat slightly dry and bread like toast as well but hard to detect even some faint milk chocolate after quaffing great smelling beer lots going on here great mouthfeel and a nice sweet banana at first with mild carbonation turning into a good simple brown bread light milkshake wet viscosity feel and some light faint milk chocolate as well this is a great finishing drink and a fantastic tasting beer i 'd have another in a heartbeatWith LIME:
a great big 3 finger tan head with uniform small bubbles on the poor with good retention dark brown with many medium sized carbonation bubbles minimal lacing smell is of a small banana at first but nice malt and a little bit of roast like sausage meat slightly dry and bread like toast as well but hard to detect even some faint milk chocolate after quaffing great smelling beer lots going on here great mouthfeel and a nice sweet banana at first with mild carbonation turning into a good simple brown bread light milkshake wet viscosity feel and some light faint milk chocolate as well this is a great finishing drink and a fantastic tasting beer i 'd have another in a heartbeatWith Perturbative Baseline:
a great big 3 finger tan head with uniform small bubbles on the poor with good retention dark brown with many medium sized carbonation bubbles minimal lacing smell is of a small banana at first but nice malt and a little bit of roast like sausage meat slightly dry and bread like toast as well but hard to detect even some faint milk chocolate after quaffing great smelling beer lots going on here great mouthfeel and a nice sweet banana at first with mild carbonation turning into a good simple brown bread light milkshake wet viscosity feel and some light faint milk chocolate as well this is a great finishing drink and a fantastic tasting beer i 'd have another in a heartbeatExample 435
Rationale length SIS = [1, 2]With SIS Method:
thanks to dave for this bottle out of my founder 's tulip a pours a glowing reddish amber clear and crisp the beer pours with a healthy white head and the lacing is pretty intense s smells sweet and fruity the papaya is very evident some fruity and piney hops are present too t it 's smooth and slightly sweet the finish is dry and hoppy with a touch of papaya excellent dry hoppy aftertaste m very good here as well it has enough body without being too overboard there is n't a whole lot of carbonation but that 's ok o this is pretty tasty could use a bit more papaya though i 'm not sure you would know it was there if it was n't on the bottle a big malty single ipa that is quite tastyWith Integrated Gradients:
thanks to dave for this bottle out of my founder 's tulip a pours a glowing reddish amber clear and crisp the beer pours with a healthy white head and the lacing is pretty intense s smells sweet and fruity the papaya is very evident some fruity and piney hops are present too t it 's smooth and slightly sweet the finish is dry and hoppy with a touch of papaya excellent dry hoppy aftertaste m very good here as well it has enough body without being too overboard there is n't a whole lot of carbonation but that 's ok o this is pretty tasty could use a bit more papaya though i 'm not sure you would know it was there if it was n't on the bottle a big malty single ipa that is quite tastyWith LIME:
thanks to dave for this bottle out of my founder 's tulip a pours a glowing reddish amber clear and crisp the beer pours with a healthy white head and the lacing is pretty intense s smells sweet and fruity the papaya is very evident some fruity and piney hops are present too t it 's smooth and slightly sweet the finish is dry and hoppy with a touch of papaya excellent dry hoppy aftertaste m very good here as well it has enough body without being too overboard there is n't a whole lot of carbonation but that 's ok o this is pretty tasty could use a bit more papaya though i 'm not sure you would know it was there if it was n't on the bottle a big malty single ipa that is quite tastyWith Perturbative Baseline:
thanks to dave for this bottle out of my founder 's tulip a pours a glowing reddish amber clear and crisp the beer pours with a healthy white head and the lacing is pretty intense s smells sweet and fruity the papaya is very evident some fruity and piney hops are present too t it 's smooth and slightly sweet the finish is dry and hoppy with a touch of papaya excellent dry hoppy aftertaste m very good here as well it has enough body without being too overboard there is n't a whole lot of carbonation but that 's ok o this is pretty tasty could use a bit more papaya though i 'm not sure you would know it was there if it was n't on the bottle a big malty single ipa that is quite tastyExample 438
Rationale length SIS = [3, 6]With SIS Method:
33cl bottle with a bbd of july '11 pours a hazy dark caramel color with a small light tan head that disappears quickly loads of sediment despite the careful pour smells heavily sweet and fruity with notes of orange and cherry a bit of brown sugar and some chocolate as well as alcohol tastes of dark fruits and dark caramel malts very yeasty giving it a nice tang much dryer than one would think going in warming alcohol finish light medium body with heavy carbonation pretty pleasantWith Integrated Gradients:
33cl bottle with a bbd of july '11 pours a hazy dark caramel color with a small light tan head that disappears quickly loads of sediment despite the careful pour smells heavily sweet and fruity with notes of orange and cherry a bit of brown sugar and some chocolate as well as alcohol tastes of dark fruits and dark caramel malts very yeasty giving it a nice tang much dryer than one would think going in warming alcohol finish light medium body with heavy carbonation pretty pleasantWith LIME:
33cl bottle with a bbd of july '11 pours a hazy dark caramel color with a small light tan head that disappears quickly loads of sediment despite the careful pour smells heavily sweet and fruity with notes of orange and cherry a bit of brown sugar and some chocolate as well as alcohol tastes of dark fruits and dark caramel malts very yeasty giving it a nice tang much dryer than one would think going in warming alcohol finish light medium body with heavy carbonation pretty pleasantWith Perturbative Baseline:
33cl bottle with a bbd of july '11 pours a hazy dark caramel color with a small light tan head that disappears quickly loads of sediment despite the careful pour smells heavily sweet and fruity with notes of orange and cherry a bit of brown sugar and some chocolate as well as alcohol tastes of dark fruits and dark caramel malts very yeasty giving it a nice tang much dryer than one would think going in warming alcohol finish light medium body with heavy carbonation pretty pleasantExample 458
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
clear brassy reddish orange colour with a collar of white foam and a skim of fine bubbles covering the surface of the beer floral aroma perfume tangerines vaguely spicy crackers and oranges nice flavour bitterness fit well with the floral flavour and the citrus notes added some depth mid palate spices appeared towards the end melding with lingering floral character sweetness was more sugary than malty medium to light bodied with average carbonation decent texture a very interesting beer that does n't sacrifice drinkability for uniquenessWith Integrated Gradients:
clear brassy reddish orange colour with a collar of white foam and a skim of fine bubbles covering the surface of the beer floral aroma perfume tangerines vaguely spicy crackers and oranges nice flavour bitterness fit well with the floral flavour and the citrus notes added some depth mid palate spices appeared towards the end melding with lingering floral character sweetness was more sugary than malty medium to light bodied with average carbonation decent texture a very interesting beer that does n't sacrifice drinkability for uniquenessWith LIME:
clear brassy reddish orange colour with a collar of white foam and a skim of fine bubbles covering the surface of the beer floral aroma perfume tangerines vaguely spicy crackers and oranges nice flavour bitterness fit well with the floral flavour and the citrus notes added some depth mid palate spices appeared towards the end melding with lingering floral character sweetness was more sugary than malty medium to light bodied with average carbonation decent texture a very interesting beer that does n't sacrifice drinkability for uniquenessWith Perturbative Baseline:
clear brassy reddish orange colour with a collar of white foam and a skim of fine bubbles covering the surface of the beer floral aroma perfume tangerines vaguely spicy crackers and oranges nice flavour bitterness fit well with the floral flavour and the citrus notes added some depth mid palate spices appeared towards the end melding with lingering floral character sweetness was more sugary than malty medium to light bodied with average carbonation decent texture a very interesting beer that does n't sacrifice drinkability for uniquenessExample 460
Rationale length SIS = [1, 2, 2, 2, 5]With SIS Method:
a hazy golden brown orange color with a dark tan airy head s citrus and piney hops t sweet and spicy up front with a big hop punch as expected hops are very piney great lasting aftertaste m great balance of carbonation and smoothness d i 'm starting to like some of these highly hopped beers i really enjoyed this one and can taste a lot of flavors under the hop punchWith Integrated Gradients:
a hazy golden brown orange color with a dark tan airy head s citrus and piney hops t sweet and spicy up front with a big hop punch as expected hops are very piney great lasting aftertaste m great balance of carbonation and smoothness d i 'm starting to like some of these highly hopped beers i really enjoyed this one and can taste a lot of flavors under the hop punchWith LIME:
a hazy golden brown orange color with a dark tan airy head s citrus and piney hops t sweet and spicy up front with a big hop punch as expected hops are very piney great lasting aftertaste m great balance of carbonation and smoothness d i 'm starting to like some of these highly hopped beers i really enjoyed this one and can taste a lot of flavors under the hop punchWith Perturbative Baseline:
a hazy golden brown orange color with a dark tan airy head s citrus and piney hops t sweet and spicy up front with a big hop punch as expected hops are very piney great lasting aftertaste m great balance of carbonation and smoothness d i 'm starting to like some of these highly hopped beers i really enjoyed this one and can taste a lot of flavors under the hop punchExample 466
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
12 7 oz bottle vintage 2004 generously shared by todd from his most awesome cellar for ba bottle share at the beer 9 5 2010 light gold straw colored body no visible carbonation minimal head and lacing funk nose some characterized as vinegar i got more of a fermented apple peach juice aroma no hops to speak of in the nose taste is quintessential rodenbach deep wood aromas big brett presence a bit of fruitiness but overall huge funk though no horseblanket or leather overall very very smooth more sour than tart this is probably to the unblended ' lambic character of this beer mouthfeel is medium light good effervescence not sticky i wish there was more of this to drink in any case many thanks to todd for sharing this gemWith Integrated Gradients:
12 7 oz bottle vintage 2004 generously shared by todd from his most awesome cellar for ba bottle share at the beer 9 5 2010 light gold straw colored body no visible carbonation minimal head and lacing funk nose some characterized as vinegar i got more of a fermented apple peach juice aroma no hops to speak of in the nose taste is quintessential rodenbach deep wood aromas big brett presence a bit of fruitiness but overall huge funk though no horseblanket or leather overall very very smooth more sour than tart this is probably to the unblended ' lambic character of this beer mouthfeel is medium light good effervescence not sticky i wish there was more of this to drink in any case many thanks to todd for sharing this gemWith LIME:
12 7 oz bottle vintage 2004 generously shared by todd from his most awesome cellar for ba bottle share at the beer 9 5 2010 light gold straw colored body no visible carbonation minimal head and lacing funk nose some characterized as vinegar i got more of a fermented apple peach juice aroma no hops to speak of in the nose taste is quintessential rodenbach deep wood aromas big brett presence a bit of fruitiness but overall huge funk though no horseblanket or leather overall very very smooth more sour than tart this is probably to the unblended ' lambic character of this beer mouthfeel is medium light good effervescence not sticky i wish there was more of this to drink in any case many thanks to todd for sharing this gemWith Perturbative Baseline:
12 7 oz bottle vintage 2004 generously shared by todd from his most awesome cellar for ba bottle share at the beer 9 5 2010 light gold straw colored body no visible carbonation minimal head and lacing funk nose some characterized as vinegar i got more of a fermented apple peach juice aroma no hops to speak of in the nose taste is quintessential rodenbach deep wood aromas big brett presence a bit of fruitiness but overall huge funk though no horseblanket or leather overall very very smooth more sour than tart this is probably to the unblended ' lambic character of this beer mouthfeel is medium light good effervescence not sticky i wish there was more of this to drink in any case many thanks to todd for sharing this gemExample 470
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
time for a re review as last review was done at a pub whilst on holidays in nz back in jan feb dark brown in colour with low head that disappears quick low bubbles and some hard lacing a nice a complex mixture of dark chocolate dark fruits caramel and nicely roasted coffee palate is nicely bittered and full flavoured with fantastic texture the flavours are heavy on the chocolate side with some really intense roast flavours coming on through really nice bitter chocolate aftertaste good strong porter from a damn good try also the whisky porter same stuff just aged in barrel do n't drink this bad boy too coldWith Integrated Gradients:
time for a re review as last review was done at a pub whilst on holidays in nz back in jan feb dark brown in colour with low head that disappears quick low bubbles and some hard lacing a nice a complex mixture of dark chocolate dark fruits caramel and nicely roasted coffee palate is nicely bittered and full flavoured with fantastic texture the flavours are heavy on the chocolate side with some really intense roast flavours coming on through really nice bitter chocolate aftertaste good strong porter from a damn good try also the whisky porter same stuff just aged in barrel do n't drink this bad boy too coldWith LIME:
time for a re review as last review was done at a pub whilst on holidays in nz back in jan feb dark brown in colour with low head that disappears quick low bubbles and some hard lacing a nice a complex mixture of dark chocolate dark fruits caramel and nicely roasted coffee palate is nicely bittered and full flavoured with fantastic texture the flavours are heavy on the chocolate side with some really intense roast flavours coming on through really nice bitter chocolate aftertaste good strong porter from a damn good try also the whisky porter same stuff just aged in barrel do n't drink this bad boy too coldWith Perturbative Baseline:
time for a re review as last review was done at a pub whilst on holidays in nz back in jan feb dark brown in colour with low head that disappears quick low bubbles and some hard lacing a nice a complex mixture of dark chocolate dark fruits caramel and nicely roasted coffee palate is nicely bittered and full flavoured with fantastic texture the flavours are heavy on the chocolate side with some really intense roast flavours coming on through really nice bitter chocolate aftertaste good strong porter from a damn good try also the whisky porter same stuff just aged in barrel do n't drink this bad boy too coldExample 481
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
took from the fridge and poured directly into a clean glass nice golden amber color with a little cloudiness from the sediment average sized soft white head bright fruity smell of cherries and oranges meduim full body with medium carbonation the taste was nothing special very little alcohol taste present though it did leave a warming feeling going down taste was a little dry and malty with only a light hop taste on the finish i really did n't care for this one very muchWith Integrated Gradients:
took from the fridge and poured directly into a clean glass nice golden amber color with a little cloudiness from the sediment average sized soft white head bright fruity smell of cherries and oranges meduim full body with medium carbonation the taste was nothing special very little alcohol taste present though it did leave a warming feeling going down taste was a little dry and malty with only a light hop taste on the finish i really did n't care for this one very muchWith LIME:
took from the fridge and poured directly into a clean glass nice golden amber color with a little cloudiness from the sediment average sized soft white head bright fruity smell of cherries and oranges meduim full body with medium carbonation the taste was nothing special very little alcohol taste present though it did leave a warming feeling going down taste was a little dry and malty with only a light hop taste on the finish i really did n't care for this one very muchWith Perturbative Baseline:
took from the fridge and poured directly into a clean glass nice golden amber color with a little cloudiness from the sediment average sized soft white head bright fruity smell of cherries and oranges meduim full body with medium carbonation the taste was nothing special very little alcohol taste present though it did leave a warming feeling going down taste was a little dry and malty with only a light hop taste on the finish i really did n't care for this one very muchExample 486
Rationale length SIS = [1, 1, 1, 3, 1, 3, 1, 3, 2, 4]With SIS Method:
750ml corked and caged bottle poured into a tulip a pours an almost crimson ruby color with a nice tan frothy head some lace s great spices and a creamy pumpkin aroma with the slightest hint at some dry oaky vanilla smells amazing t not as awesome as the smell but still very good nice spice and pumpkin characters the oak aging definitely added a nice dryness and an almost sherry like finish to it that is quite nice m a nice carbonation level and balance spicy but with awesome creamy pumpkin and dry oak d a great pumpkin beer amidst some rather disappointing ones i have tried over the years smooth but tastes dynamic and very enjoyable the oak aging really created some unique nuances in thisWith Integrated Gradients:
750ml corked and caged bottle poured into a tulip a pours an almost crimson ruby color with a nice tan frothy head some lace s great spices and a creamy pumpkin aroma with the slightest hint at some dry oaky vanilla smells amazing t not as awesome as the smell but still very good nice spice and pumpkin characters the oak aging definitely added a nice dryness and an almost sherry like finish to it that is quite nice m a nice carbonation level and balance spicy but with awesome creamy pumpkin and dry oak d a great pumpkin beer amidst some rather disappointing ones i have tried over the years smooth but tastes dynamic and very enjoyable the oak aging really created some unique nuances in thisWith LIME:
750ml corked and caged bottle poured into a tulip a pours an almost crimson ruby color with a nice tan frothy head some lace s great spices and a creamy pumpkin aroma with the slightest hint at some dry oaky vanilla smells amazing t not as awesome as the smell but still very good nice spice and pumpkin characters the oak aging definitely added a nice dryness and an almost sherry like finish to it that is quite nice m a nice carbonation level and balance spicy but with awesome creamy pumpkin and dry oak d a great pumpkin beer amidst some rather disappointing ones i have tried over the years smooth but tastes dynamic and very enjoyable the oak aging really created some unique nuances in thisWith Perturbative Baseline:
750ml corked and caged bottle poured into a tulip a pours an almost crimson ruby color with a nice tan frothy head some lace s great spices and a creamy pumpkin aroma with the slightest hint at some dry oaky vanilla smells amazing t not as awesome as the smell but still very good nice spice and pumpkin characters the oak aging definitely added a nice dryness and an almost sherry like finish to it that is quite nice m a nice carbonation level and balance spicy but with awesome creamy pumpkin and dry oak d a great pumpkin beer amidst some rather disappointing ones i have tried over the years smooth but tastes dynamic and very enjoyable the oak aging really created some unique nuances in thisExample 488
Rationale length SIS = [3, 3]With SIS Method:
pours jet black with a dark tan head in the aroma big roasty malt and big coffee in the taste just like the smell big roasty malt and coffee yet coffee being quite smooth a light bitterness and mouthfeel with a semi dry roasty coffee aftertaste nice big beer big flavor and a nice smoothnessWith Integrated Gradients:
pours jet black with a dark tan head in the aroma big roasty malt and big coffee in the taste just like the smell big roasty malt and coffee yet coffee being quite smooth a light bitterness and mouthfeel with a semi dry roasty coffee aftertaste nice big beer big flavor and a nice smoothnessWith LIME:
pours jet black with a dark tan head in the aroma big roasty malt and big coffee in the taste just like the smell big roasty malt and coffee yet coffee being quite smooth a light bitterness and mouthfeel with a semi dry roasty coffee aftertaste nice big beer big flavor and a nice smoothnessWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours jet black with a dark tan head in the aroma big roasty malt and big coffee in the taste just like the smell big roasty malt and coffee yet coffee being quite smooth a light bitterness and mouthfeel with a semi dry roasty coffee aftertaste nice big beer big flavor and a nice smoothnessExample 491
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
java head stout 12 oz brown bottle batch jet ink is served in my awesome smuttynose tulip glass pours an opaque jet black looks like ink khaki colored trails and webs of sticky lace pleasant aroma with some roasted malt and sugary sweetness in the nose dark roasted malts leading to flavors of espresso hershey chocolate and sugary dairy a well crafted smooth and complex stout the finish has a dark roast coffee and bitter hop flavor more nuances to the beer are revealed as it warms up to room temperature the 7 5 is very well hidden under the attack of so many flavors an enjoyable stout this friday eveningWith Integrated Gradients:
java head stout 12 oz brown bottle batch jet ink is served in my awesome smuttynose tulip glass pours an opaque jet black looks like ink khaki colored trails and webs of sticky lace pleasant aroma with some roasted malt and sugary sweetness in the nose dark roasted malts leading to flavors of espresso hershey chocolate and sugary dairy a well crafted smooth and complex stout the finish has a dark roast coffee and bitter hop flavor more nuances to the beer are revealed as it warms up to room temperature the 7 5 is very well hidden under the attack of so many flavors an enjoyable stout this friday eveningWith LIME:
java head stout 12 oz brown bottle batch jet ink is served in my awesome smuttynose tulip glass pours an opaque jet black looks like ink khaki colored trails and webs of sticky lace pleasant aroma with some roasted malt and sugary sweetness in the nose dark roasted malts leading to flavors of espresso hershey chocolate and sugary dairy a well crafted smooth and complex stout the finish has a dark roast coffee and bitter hop flavor more nuances to the beer are revealed as it warms up to room temperature the 7 5 is very well hidden under the attack of so many flavors an enjoyable stout this friday eveningWith Perturbative Baseline:
java head stout 12 oz brown bottle batch jet ink is served in my awesome smuttynose tulip glass pours an opaque jet black looks like ink khaki colored trails and webs of sticky lace pleasant aroma with some roasted malt and sugary sweetness in the nose dark roasted malts leading to flavors of espresso hershey chocolate and sugary dairy a well crafted smooth and complex stout the finish has a dark roast coffee and bitter hop flavor more nuances to the beer are revealed as it warms up to room temperature the 7 5 is very well hidden under the attack of so many flavors an enjoyable stout this friday eveningExample 492
Rationale length SIS = [2, 2]With SIS Method:
a pours a light golden with a nice white head with a little bit of lacing s lots of sweet belgian malt and some nice yeast with a bit of spice the oak adds a really nice touch t lots of spice and creaminess along with a bit of tartness the oak adds a whole character of its own and has me really enjoying this beer m medium bodied with generous carbonation d very nice another high quality brew from the folks inWith Integrated Gradients:
a pours a light golden with a nice white head with a little bit of lacing s lots of sweet belgian malt and some nice yeast with a bit of spice the oak adds a really nice touch t lots of spice and creaminess along with a bit of tartness the oak adds a whole character of its own and has me really enjoying this beer m medium bodied with generous carbonation d very nice another high quality brew from the folks inWith LIME:
a pours a light golden with a nice white head with a little bit of lacing s lots of sweet belgian malt and some nice yeast with a bit of spice the oak adds a really nice touch t lots of spice and creaminess along with a bit of tartness the oak adds a whole character of its own and has me really enjoying this beer m medium bodied with generous carbonation d very nice another high quality brew from the folks inWith Perturbative Baseline:
a pours a light golden with a nice white head with a little bit of lacing s lots of sweet belgian malt and some nice yeast with a bit of spice the oak adds a really nice touch t lots of spice and creaminess along with a bit of tartness the oak adds a whole character of its own and has me really enjoying this beer m medium bodied with generous carbonation d very nice another high quality brew from the folks inExample 499
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
half liter 2009 bottle split between two portsmouth snifters and shared with bought at market for 22 a dark murky amber with voluminous white head that diminishes to a wisp ring no lacing but none were expected great legs s nice smooth and mellow barrel character with minimal heat no harshness at all with a lot of vanilla the wood on this is pretty special t again with the sweet vanilla and limited booze peppery alcohol butterscotch toffee and loads of other sweet bourbon characteristics come through on the palate damn is this smooth m moderate body with appropriate carbonation sticky finish o good stuff but not worth the price tag it 's a solid four but it you could score a half liter bottle for a better price it would be more appropriateWith Integrated Gradients:
half liter 2009 bottle split between two portsmouth snifters and shared with bought at market for 22 a dark murky amber with voluminous white head that diminishes to a wisp ring no lacing but none were expected great legs s nice smooth and mellow barrel character with minimal heat no harshness at all with a lot of vanilla the wood on this is pretty special t again with the sweet vanilla and limited booze peppery alcohol butterscotch toffee and loads of other sweet bourbon characteristics come through on the palate damn is this smooth m moderate body with appropriate carbonation sticky finish o good stuff but not worth the price tag it 's a solid four but it you could score a half liter bottle for a better price it would be more appropriateWith LIME:
half liter 2009 bottle split between two portsmouth snifters and shared with bought at market for 22 a dark murky amber with voluminous white head that diminishes to a wisp ring no lacing but none were expected great legs s nice smooth and mellow barrel character with minimal heat no harshness at all with a lot of vanilla the wood on this is pretty special t again with the sweet vanilla and limited booze peppery alcohol butterscotch toffee and loads of other sweet bourbon characteristics come through on the palate damn is this smooth m moderate body with appropriate carbonation sticky finish o good stuff but not worth the price tag it 's a solid four but it you could score a half liter bottle for a better price it would be more appropriateWith Perturbative Baseline:
half liter 2009 bottle split between two portsmouth snifters and shared with bought at market for 22 a dark murky amber with voluminous white head that diminishes to a wisp ring no lacing but none were expected great legs s nice smooth and mellow barrel character with minimal heat no harshness at all with a lot of vanilla the wood on this is pretty special t again with the sweet vanilla and limited booze peppery alcohol butterscotch toffee and loads of other sweet bourbon characteristics come through on the palate damn is this smooth m moderate body with appropriate carbonation sticky finish o good stuff but not worth the price tag it 's a solid four but it you could score a half liter bottle for a better price it would be more appropriateExample 503
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
very good i love a good ipa and this one was no exception absolutely delicious i like sierra nevada 's pale ale but to me this is much better i wish it was available all year round appearance copper colored with about a half inch head aroma citrusy hops lots of hops taste bitter hoppy citrus a little malt i highly recommend it and will definetely be buying more before the end of the seasonWith Integrated Gradients:
very good i love a good ipa and this one was no exception absolutely delicious i like sierra nevada 's pale ale but to me this is much better i wish it was available all year round appearance copper colored with about a half inch head aroma citrusy hops lots of hops taste bitter hoppy citrus a little malt i highly recommend it and will definetely be buying more before the end of the seasonWith LIME:
very good i love a good ipa and this one was no exception absolutely delicious i like sierra nevada 's pale ale but to me this is much better i wish it was available all year round appearance copper colored with about a half inch head aroma citrusy hops lots of hops taste bitter hoppy citrus a little malt i highly recommend it and will definetely be buying more before the end of the seasonWith Perturbative Baseline:
very good i love a good ipa and this one was no exception absolutely delicious i like sierra nevada 's pale ale but to me this is much better i wish it was available all year round appearance copper colored with about a half inch head aroma citrusy hops lots of hops taste bitter hoppy citrus a little malt i highly recommend it and will definetely be buying more before the end of the seasonExample 508
Rationale length SIS = [2, 2]With SIS Method:
a deep dark almost black body thick medium brown head s the nose is huge chocolate the chocolate aroma is intense sweet roasty and spicy t chocolate is foremost and it 's thick rich semi sweet chocolate this is an imperial and the chocolate is almost in semi sweet chocolate syrup form not many other flavors present except some toasty pumpernickel warming alcohol and a bitter background m thick bodied and syruppy its not overwhelming but you can really chew on this beer and it 's great d not highly drinkable by most standards i could still take down a bomber bottle no problem the flavors are and intense and its high abv but would consider it more of a savoring sipper notes if you 're into huge flavors and intense chocolate than you will love this one southern tier is a great brewery and this one marks another fine creationWith Integrated Gradients:
a deep dark almost black body thick medium brown head s the nose is huge chocolate the chocolate aroma is intense sweet roasty and spicy t chocolate is foremost and it 's thick rich semi sweet chocolate this is an imperial and the chocolate is almost in semi sweet chocolate syrup form not many other flavors present except some toasty pumpernickel warming alcohol and a bitter background m thick bodied and syruppy its not overwhelming but you can really chew on this beer and it 's great d not highly drinkable by most standards i could still take down a bomber bottle no problem the flavors are and intense and its high abv but would consider it more of a savoring sipper notes if you 're into huge flavors and intense chocolate than you will love this one southern tier is a great brewery and this one marks another fine creationWith LIME:
a deep dark almost black body thick medium brown head s the nose is huge chocolate the chocolate aroma is intense sweet roasty and spicy t chocolate is foremost and it 's thick rich semi sweet chocolate this is an imperial and the chocolate is almost in semi sweet chocolate syrup form not many other flavors present except some toasty pumpernickel warming alcohol and a bitter background m thick bodied and syruppy its not overwhelming but you can really chew on this beer and it 's great d not highly drinkable by most standards i could still take down a bomber bottle no problem the flavors are and intense and its high abv but would consider it more of a savoring sipper notes if you 're into huge flavors and intense chocolate than you will love this one southern tier is a great brewery and this one marks another fine creationWith Perturbative Baseline:
a deep dark almost black body thick medium brown head s the nose is huge chocolate the chocolate aroma is intense sweet roasty and spicy t chocolate is foremost and it 's thick rich semi sweet chocolate this is an imperial and the chocolate is almost in semi sweet chocolate syrup form not many other flavors present except some toasty pumpernickel warming alcohol and a bitter background m thick bodied and syruppy its not overwhelming but you can really chew on this beer and it 's great d not highly drinkable by most standards i could still take down a bomber bottle no problem the flavors are and intense and its high abv but would consider it more of a savoring sipper notes if you 're into huge flavors and intense chocolate than you will love this one southern tier is a great brewery and this one marks another fine creationExample 513
Rationale length SIS = [1, 1, 1]With SIS Method:
a dark transparent honey with a thin white head s smells like pine grapefruit and salty good strength t comes in with a good crisp taste of grapefruit goes in to a decent taste of piney hops the tastes are n't overly powerful but they 're nice and crisp it has a nice after taste of grapefruit m creamy medium carbonation with a nice creamy finish o its definitely an amazing ipa it compares to the elder though i think the elder happens to be slightly more robust but only by a touch its very well balanced near perfect for an ipaWith Integrated Gradients:
a dark transparent honey with a thin white head s smells like pine grapefruit and salty good strength t comes in with a good crisp taste of grapefruit goes in to a decent taste of piney hops the tastes are n't overly powerful but they 're nice and crisp it has a nice after taste of grapefruit m creamy medium carbonation with a nice creamy finish o its definitely an amazing ipa it compares to the elder though i think the elder happens to be slightly more robust but only by a touch its very well balanced near perfect for an ipaWith LIME:
a dark transparent honey with a thin white head s smells like pine grapefruit and salty good strength t comes in with a good crisp taste of grapefruit goes in to a decent taste of piney hops the tastes are n't overly powerful but they 're nice and crisp it has a nice after taste of grapefruit m creamy medium carbonation with a nice creamy finish o its definitely an amazing ipa it compares to the elder though i think the elder happens to be slightly more robust but only by a touch its very well balanced near perfect for an ipaWith Perturbative Baseline:
a dark transparent honey with a thin white head s smells like pine grapefruit and salty good strength t comes in with a good crisp taste of grapefruit goes in to a decent taste of piney hops the tastes are n't overly powerful but they 're nice and crisp it has a nice after taste of grapefruit m creamy medium carbonation with a nice creamy finish o its definitely an amazing ipa it compares to the elder though i think the elder happens to be slightly more robust but only by a touch its very well balanced near perfect for an ipaExample 521
Rationale length SIS = [2, 2]With SIS Method:
let 's pit the simcoe single hop versus the nugget warrior and cascade versions appearance pours out cloudy burnt orange body with a full inch of lasting off white foam smell delicately toasted malts with notes of cookies and grains with a rich scent of sugar citrus with pine taste lightly toasted base maltiness with a touch of dry caramel and cookies though with only a light restrained amount of sweetness the simcoe hops serve up a fresh taste of citrus particularly grapefruit and a nice spicy ' of white pine moderate bitterness finishes dry crisp and with some continued bitterness into the aftertaste mouthfeel medium bodied medium plus carbonation drinkability i certainly enjoy the concept of a single hop series to really enjoy all the various vibrant nuances and characteristics of the particular hop varieties while this was previously done by bison i had no love for the base beer used so i quickly the idea of following that series i 'm ' this thoughWith Integrated Gradients:
let 's pit the simcoe single hop versus the nugget warrior and cascade versions appearance pours out cloudy burnt orange body with a full inch of lasting off white foam smell delicately toasted malts with notes of cookies and grains with a rich scent of sugar citrus with pine taste lightly toasted base maltiness with a touch of dry caramel and cookies though with only a light restrained amount of sweetness the simcoe hops serve up a fresh taste of citrus particularly grapefruit and a nice spicy ' of white pine moderate bitterness finishes dry crisp and with some continued bitterness into the aftertaste mouthfeel medium bodied medium plus carbonation drinkability i certainly enjoy the concept of a single hop series to really enjoy all the various vibrant nuances and characteristics of the particular hop varieties while this was previously done by bison i had no love for the base beer used so i quickly the idea of following that series i 'm ' this thoughWith LIME:
let 's pit the simcoe single hop versus the nugget warrior and cascade versions appearance pours out cloudy burnt orange body with a full inch of lasting off white foam smell delicately toasted malts with notes of cookies and grains with a rich scent of sugar citrus with pine taste lightly toasted base maltiness with a touch of dry caramel and cookies though with only a light restrained amount of sweetness the simcoe hops serve up a fresh taste of citrus particularly grapefruit and a nice spicy ' of white pine moderate bitterness finishes dry crisp and with some continued bitterness into the aftertaste mouthfeel medium bodied medium plus carbonation drinkability i certainly enjoy the concept of a single hop series to really enjoy all the various vibrant nuances and characteristics of the particular hop varieties while this was previously done by bison i had no love for the base beer used so i quickly the idea of following that series i 'm ' this thoughWith Perturbative Baseline:
let 's pit the simcoe single hop versus the nugget warrior and cascade versions appearance pours out cloudy burnt orange body with a full inch of lasting off white foam smell delicately toasted malts with notes of cookies and grains with a rich scent of sugar citrus with pine taste lightly toasted base maltiness with a touch of dry caramel and cookies though with only a light restrained amount of sweetness the simcoe hops serve up a fresh taste of citrus particularly grapefruit and a nice spicy ' of white pine moderate bitterness finishes dry crisp and with some continued bitterness into the aftertaste mouthfeel medium bodied medium plus carbonation drinkability i certainly enjoy the concept of a single hop series to really enjoy all the various vibrant nuances and characteristics of the particular hop varieties while this was previously done by bison i had no love for the base beer used so i quickly the idea of following that series i 'm ' this thoughExample 523
Rationale length SIS = [2, 3, 3]With SIS Method:
bottle home dark brown appearance with a tan head that dissipates somewhat quickly dark chocolate candy sugar dark caramel dark fruits plum raisin belgian yeasty aroma creamy slightly thick mouth feel dark caramel chocolate dark candy sugar raisin dark plum flavor dark candy sugar chocolate aftertaste booze is hidden super well my absolute favorite beer of all timeWith Integrated Gradients:
bottle home dark brown appearance with a tan head that dissipates somewhat quickly dark chocolate candy sugar dark caramel dark fruits plum raisin belgian yeasty aroma creamy slightly thick mouth feel dark caramel chocolate dark candy sugar raisin dark plum flavor dark candy sugar chocolate aftertaste booze is hidden super well my absolute favorite beer of all timeWith LIME:
bottle home dark brown appearance with a tan head that dissipates somewhat quickly dark chocolate candy sugar dark caramel dark fruits plum raisin belgian yeasty aroma creamy slightly thick mouth feel dark caramel chocolate dark candy sugar raisin dark plum flavor dark candy sugar chocolate aftertaste booze is hidden super well my absolute favorite beer of all timeWith Perturbative Baseline:
bottle home dark brown appearance with a tan head that dissipates somewhat quickly dark chocolate candy sugar dark caramel dark fruits plum raisin belgian yeasty aroma creamy slightly thick mouth feel dark caramel chocolate dark candy sugar raisin dark plum flavor dark candy sugar chocolate aftertaste booze is hidden super well my absolute favorite beer of all timeExample 531
Rationale length SIS = [1, 2, 2, 3, 2, 1, 2, 2]With SIS Method:
serving type 22oz bottle appearance dark as night black oil creamy thick 2 inch head tons of lacing o yes smell roasted malts oak wood chocolate coffee dark fruits whiskey cocoa a little vanilla and alcohol also taste strong malty chocolate and oaked whiskey start this beer out lots of coffee flavors add the typical bitterness of ris 's the oaked flavor is a mix of bourbon vanilla and dark fruits like plum and rasin alcohol warm in each drink as is cocoa and roasted malts mouthfeel big beer mouth tounge gets coated with malts chocolate and alcohol palette gets more malts whiskey and some hop flavored dark fruits aftertaste is a little bitter and alcohol warmth is still there overall just like every other yeti this is fantastic oaked flavor shines with the classic yeti chocolate coffee flavor we all love treat this session beer as it is once a year crack it open and enjoy the special barrel aged goodness must try for yeti ris and oaked beer fansWith Integrated Gradients:
serving type 22oz bottle appearance dark as night black oil creamy thick 2 inch head tons of lacing o yes smell roasted malts oak wood chocolate coffee dark fruits whiskey cocoa a little vanilla and alcohol also taste strong malty chocolate and oaked whiskey start this beer out lots of coffee flavors add the typical bitterness of ris 's the oaked flavor is a mix of bourbon vanilla and dark fruits like plum and rasin alcohol warm in each drink as is cocoa and roasted malts mouthfeel big beer mouth tounge gets coated with malts chocolate and alcohol palette gets more malts whiskey and some hop flavored dark fruits aftertaste is a little bitter and alcohol warmth is still there overall just like every other yeti this is fantastic oaked flavor shines with the classic yeti chocolate coffee flavor we all love treat this session beer as it is once a year crack it open and enjoy the special barrel aged goodness must try for yeti ris and oaked beer fansWith LIME:
serving type 22oz bottle appearance dark as night black oil creamy thick 2 inch head tons of lacing o yes smell roasted malts oak wood chocolate coffee dark fruits whiskey cocoa a little vanilla and alcohol also taste strong malty chocolate and oaked whiskey start this beer out lots of coffee flavors add the typical bitterness of ris 's the oaked flavor is a mix of bourbon vanilla and dark fruits like plum and rasin alcohol warm in each drink as is cocoa and roasted malts mouthfeel big beer mouth tounge gets coated with malts chocolate and alcohol palette gets more malts whiskey and some hop flavored dark fruits aftertaste is a little bitter and alcohol warmth is still there overall just like every other yeti this is fantastic oaked flavor shines with the classic yeti chocolate coffee flavor we all love treat this session beer as it is once a year crack it open and enjoy the special barrel aged goodness must try for yeti ris and oaked beer fansWith Perturbative Baseline:
serving type 22oz bottle appearance dark as night black oil creamy thick 2 inch head tons of lacing o yes smell roasted malts oak wood chocolate coffee dark fruits whiskey cocoa a little vanilla and alcohol also taste strong malty chocolate and oaked whiskey start this beer out lots of coffee flavors add the typical bitterness of ris 's the oaked flavor is a mix of bourbon vanilla and dark fruits like plum and rasin alcohol warm in each drink as is cocoa and roasted malts mouthfeel big beer mouth tounge gets coated with malts chocolate and alcohol palette gets more malts whiskey and some hop flavored dark fruits aftertaste is a little bitter and alcohol warmth is still there overall just like every other yeti this is fantastic oaked flavor shines with the classic yeti chocolate coffee flavor we all love treat this session beer as it is once a year crack it open and enjoy the special barrel aged goodness must try for yeti ris and oaked beer fansExample 546
Rationale length SIS = [1, 2]With SIS Method:
i bought this at capone 's in pa poured into a tulip a lighter amber color with a thick tightly bubbled heading left some lacing throughout smell very hoppy sweeter aroma 's pull through as well some maltiness taste and mouth is very smooth and bubbly hops right off the bat and a nice maltiness that does n't go unnoticed full bodied and great retention drinkability good not an overkill of hops and a nice maltiness suits this drink very well i was by this oneWith Integrated Gradients:
i bought this at capone 's in pa poured into a tulip a lighter amber color with a thick tightly bubbled heading left some lacing throughout smell very hoppy sweeter aroma 's pull through as well some maltiness taste and mouth is very smooth and bubbly hops right off the bat and a nice maltiness that does n't go unnoticed full bodied and great retention drinkability good not an overkill of hops and a nice maltiness suits this drink very well i was by this oneWith LIME:
i bought this at capone 's in pa poured into a tulip a lighter amber color with a thick tightly bubbled heading left some lacing throughout smell very hoppy sweeter aroma 's pull through as well some maltiness taste and mouth is very smooth and bubbly hops right off the bat and a nice maltiness that does n't go unnoticed full bodied and great retention drinkability good not an overkill of hops and a nice maltiness suits this drink very well i was by this oneWith Perturbative Baseline:
i bought this at capone 's in pa poured into a tulip a lighter amber color with a thick tightly bubbled heading left some lacing throughout smell very hoppy sweeter aroma 's pull through as well some maltiness taste and mouth is very smooth and bubbly hops right off the bat and a nice maltiness that does n't go unnoticed full bodied and great retention drinkability good not an overkill of hops and a nice maltiness suits this drink very well i was by this oneExample 555
Rationale length SIS = [3, 1, 4]With SIS Method:
sampled at the 2003 pizza port strong ale festival only on tap inside the restaurant you know a beer might be deadly if a brewpub is only selling it in 3oz and 6oz sizes good price on those sizes too beer comes in a small taster glass with no head and is deep milk chocolate brown with ruby highlights aroma is of dark caramel coating raisins and plums surprisingly there is no discernible alcohol sensation in the nose flavor matches the nose with long luscious strands of caramel their way around your mouth before long the malt seems as as hops can be the finish strings into raisin and cherry fruits with a touch of roast but finally as the beer passes to your throat that alcohol warming kicks in and traces a line all the way throughWith Integrated Gradients:
sampled at the 2003 pizza port strong ale festival only on tap inside the restaurant you know a beer might be deadly if a brewpub is only selling it in 3oz and 6oz sizes good price on those sizes too beer comes in a small taster glass with no head and is deep milk chocolate brown with ruby highlights aroma is of dark caramel coating raisins and plums surprisingly there is no discernible alcohol sensation in the nose flavor matches the nose with long luscious strands of caramel their way around your mouth before long the malt seems as as hops can be the finish strings into raisin and cherry fruits with a touch of roast but finally as the beer passes to your throat that alcohol warming kicks in and traces a line all the way throughWith LIME:
sampled at the 2003 pizza port strong ale festival only on tap inside the restaurant you know a beer might be deadly if a brewpub is only selling it in 3oz and 6oz sizes good price on those sizes too beer comes in a small taster glass with no head and is deep milk chocolate brown with ruby highlights aroma is of dark caramel coating raisins and plums surprisingly there is no discernible alcohol sensation in the nose flavor matches the nose with long luscious strands of caramel their way around your mouth before long the malt seems as as hops can be the finish strings into raisin and cherry fruits with a touch of roast but finally as the beer passes to your throat that alcohol warming kicks in and traces a line all the way throughWith Perturbative Baseline:
sampled at the 2003 pizza port strong ale festival only on tap inside the restaurant you know a beer might be deadly if a brewpub is only selling it in 3oz and 6oz sizes good price on those sizes too beer comes in a small taster glass with no head and is deep milk chocolate brown with ruby highlights aroma is of dark caramel coating raisins and plums surprisingly there is no discernible alcohol sensation in the nose flavor matches the nose with long luscious strands of caramel their way around your mouth before long the malt seems as as hops can be the finish strings into raisin and cherry fruits with a touch of roast but finally as the beer passes to your throat that alcohol warming kicks in and traces a line all the way throughExample 556
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
2011 vintage foil wrapped 750ml into a dfh signature glass a pitch black body with a huge dark mocha head tons of lacing and retention looks pretty damn good s probably the best part of this beer huge coffee espresso presence roasted malts vanilla and milk chocolate slight hint of alcohol t very smooth mouth feel roasted malts smooth coffee and chocolate not very bitter or alcoholic o a good coffee stout but certainly not the best out there the smell was fantastic but the taste really did n't stand out perhaps i should have had this when it was fresher and the coffee was more prevalent will seek out again next yearWith Integrated Gradients:
2011 vintage foil wrapped 750ml into a dfh signature glass a pitch black body with a huge dark mocha head tons of lacing and retention looks pretty damn good s probably the best part of this beer huge coffee espresso presence roasted malts vanilla and milk chocolate slight hint of alcohol t very smooth mouth feel roasted malts smooth coffee and chocolate not very bitter or alcoholic o a good coffee stout but certainly not the best out there the smell was fantastic but the taste really did n't stand out perhaps i should have had this when it was fresher and the coffee was more prevalent will seek out again next yearWith LIME:
2011 vintage foil wrapped 750ml into a dfh signature glass a pitch black body with a huge dark mocha head tons of lacing and retention looks pretty damn good s probably the best part of this beer huge coffee espresso presence roasted malts vanilla and milk chocolate slight hint of alcohol t very smooth mouth feel roasted malts smooth coffee and chocolate not very bitter or alcoholic o a good coffee stout but certainly not the best out there the smell was fantastic but the taste really did n't stand out perhaps i should have had this when it was fresher and the coffee was more prevalent will seek out again next yearWith Perturbative Baseline:
2011 vintage foil wrapped 750ml into a dfh signature glass a pitch black body with a huge dark mocha head tons of lacing and retention looks pretty damn good s probably the best part of this beer huge coffee espresso presence roasted malts vanilla and milk chocolate slight hint of alcohol t very smooth mouth feel roasted malts smooth coffee and chocolate not very bitter or alcoholic o a good coffee stout but certainly not the best out there the smell was fantastic but the taste really did n't stand out perhaps i should have had this when it was fresher and the coffee was more prevalent will seek out again next yearExample 557
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
looks like swamp water the head is white and short lived spice and citrus zest on the nose pitch perfect acidity is the calling card of dark white it sneaks in on the entry but builds strength in route to the finish its not funky or bretty or sour this is the kind of acidity you get from a nice sauvignon blanc or champagne it makes the mouth water beyond the crisp acidity and beautiful finish it has a light metallic note with good citrus character and lingering earthy notes the finish is crisp and satisfying sharp on the tongue bright refreshing but full bodied wow talk about looks being no darker flavor notes at all no real malt character just a tremendous saison with a zip of acidity fantome continues its excellence with this oneWith Integrated Gradients:
looks like swamp water the head is white and short lived spice and citrus zest on the nose pitch perfect acidity is the calling card of dark white it sneaks in on the entry but builds strength in route to the finish its not funky or bretty or sour this is the kind of acidity you get from a nice sauvignon blanc or champagne it makes the mouth water beyond the crisp acidity and beautiful finish it has a light metallic note with good citrus character and lingering earthy notes the finish is crisp and satisfying sharp on the tongue bright refreshing but full bodied wow talk about looks being no darker flavor notes at all no real malt character just a tremendous saison with a zip of acidity fantome continues its excellence with this oneWith LIME:
looks like swamp water the head is white and short lived spice and citrus zest on the nose pitch perfect acidity is the calling card of dark white it sneaks in on the entry but builds strength in route to the finish its not funky or bretty or sour this is the kind of acidity you get from a nice sauvignon blanc or champagne it makes the mouth water beyond the crisp acidity and beautiful finish it has a light metallic note with good citrus character and lingering earthy notes the finish is crisp and satisfying sharp on the tongue bright refreshing but full bodied wow talk about looks being no darker flavor notes at all no real malt character just a tremendous saison with a zip of acidity fantome continues its excellence with this oneWith Perturbative Baseline:
looks like swamp water the head is white and short lived spice and citrus zest on the nose pitch perfect acidity is the calling card of dark white it sneaks in on the entry but builds strength in route to the finish its not funky or bretty or sour this is the kind of acidity you get from a nice sauvignon blanc or champagne it makes the mouth water beyond the crisp acidity and beautiful finish it has a light metallic note with good citrus character and lingering earthy notes the finish is crisp and satisfying sharp on the tongue bright refreshing but full bodied wow talk about looks being no darker flavor notes at all no real malt character just a tremendous saison with a zip of acidity fantome continues its excellence with this oneExample 558
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
tried this at the san diego festival of beer had a golden amber color and not much head to speak of smells like an ipa should lots of hops grapefruit and pine malt is there in the taste but barely the floral piney hops dominate very solid ipa not quite up to par with blind pig but very good nonethelessWith Integrated Gradients:
tried this at the san diego festival of beer had a golden amber color and not much head to speak of smells like an ipa should lots of hops grapefruit and pine malt is there in the taste but barely the floral piney hops dominate very solid ipa not quite up to par with blind pig but very good nonethelessWith LIME:
tried this at the san diego festival of beer had a golden amber color and not much head to speak of smells like an ipa should lots of hops grapefruit and pine malt is there in the taste but barely the floral piney hops dominate very solid ipa not quite up to par with blind pig but very good nonethelessWith Perturbative Baseline:
tried this at the san diego festival of beer had a golden amber color and not much head to speak of smells like an ipa should lots of hops grapefruit and pine malt is there in the taste but barely the floral piney hops dominate very solid ipa not quite up to par with blind pig but very good nonethelessExample 587
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
has a nice brown hue with a decent head that leaves good lacing smell is inviting with a hint of caramel and spice more subdued than other winter warmers i 've sampled taste is also lighter than expected but nice nonetheless no real trace of alcohol but a good amount of hop is used to complement the spice and darker malt mouth was smooth and retained good carbonation not such a bad winter warmer but definately less complex than most does n't have that ' or ' character that some may like but i find this more drinkable than most as i 'm not a big tree taste fan unless its mapleWith Integrated Gradients:
has a nice brown hue with a decent head that leaves good lacing smell is inviting with a hint of caramel and spice more subdued than other winter warmers i 've sampled taste is also lighter than expected but nice nonetheless no real trace of alcohol but a good amount of hop is used to complement the spice and darker malt mouth was smooth and retained good carbonation not such a bad winter warmer but definately less complex than most does n't have that ' or ' character that some may like but i find this more drinkable than most as i 'm not a big tree taste fan unless its mapleWith LIME:
has a nice brown hue with a decent head that leaves good lacing smell is inviting with a hint of caramel and spice more subdued than other winter warmers i 've sampled taste is also lighter than expected but nice nonetheless no real trace of alcohol but a good amount of hop is used to complement the spice and darker malt mouth was smooth and retained good carbonation not such a bad winter warmer but definately less complex than most does n't have that ' or ' character that some may like but i find this more drinkable than most as i 'm not a big tree taste fan unless its mapleWith Perturbative Baseline:
has a nice brown hue with a decent head that leaves good lacing smell is inviting with a hint of caramel and spice more subdued than other winter warmers i 've sampled taste is also lighter than expected but nice nonetheless no real trace of alcohol but a good amount of hop is used to complement the spice and darker malt mouth was smooth and retained good carbonation not such a bad winter warmer but definately less complex than most does n't have that ' or ' character that some may like but i find this more drinkable than most as i 'm not a big tree taste fan unless its mapleExample 588
Rationale length SIS = [1, 2]With SIS Method:
2004 vintage pours a murky mahogany with some ruby tint and a thick creamy tan head very nice especially for a cellared beer the aroma is quite hoppy with big citrus tangerine orange and lemon rind grapefruit character caramel sweetness alcohol toasted bread and some esters the flavor is quite hoppy initially with citrus and floral character followed by some sweet caramel malt fruity esters alcohol and some toasted bread while i enjoyed this beer honestly it seemed too similar to their barleywine which is fantastic but i was expecting a much different beast than old and that is what this beer most resembles to me the mouthfeel is chewy and rich and drinkability is good but the alcohol is somewhat warming 2009 vintage bottled on 11 19 2009 ever so slightly less than a year old pours a slightly hazy mahogany color with a thin tan head that retains ok the aroma has a ton of sweet malts initially notes of caramel bourbon toffee turbinado sugar along with some piney and citrusy hops in the background along with some cocoa pecans and almonds dark fruits and some alcohol the flavor has some citrusy and piney hops upfront but more muted compared to when fresh along with caramel and toffee rum cake dark fruits caramelized pecans and some alcohol the mouthfeel is really smooth and drinkability is much improved i 'm really digging this with a year on it the hops have faded and the malts come to the forefront and the alcohol has really mellowed i 've got another bottle i 'll leave alone for a year or so to see how this one furtherWith Integrated Gradients:
2004 vintage pours a murky mahogany with some ruby tint and a thick creamy tan head very nice especially for a cellared beer the aroma is quite hoppy with big citrus tangerine orange and lemon rind grapefruit character caramel sweetness alcohol toasted bread and some esters the flavor is quite hoppy initially with citrus and floral character followed by some sweet caramel malt fruity esters alcohol and some toasted bread while i enjoyed this beer honestly it seemed too similar to their barleywine which is fantastic but i was expecting a much different beast than old and that is what this beer most resembles to me the mouthfeel is chewy and rich and drinkability is good but the alcohol is somewhat warming 2009 vintage bottled on 11 19 2009 ever so slightly less than a year old pours a slightly hazy mahogany color with a thin tan head that retains ok the aroma has a ton of sweet malts initially notes of caramel bourbon toffee turbinado sugar along with some piney and citrusy hops in the background along with some cocoa pecans and almonds dark fruits and some alcohol the flavor has some citrusy and piney hops upfront but more muted compared to when fresh along with caramel and toffee rum cake dark fruits caramelized pecans and some alcohol the mouthfeel is really smooth and drinkability is much improved i 'm really digging this with a year on it the hops have faded and the malts come to the forefront and the alcohol has really mellowed i 've got another bottle i 'll leave alone for a year or so to see how this one furtherWith LIME:
2004 vintage pours a murky mahogany with some ruby tint and a thick creamy tan head very nice especially for a cellared beer the aroma is quite hoppy with big citrus tangerine orange and lemon rind grapefruit character caramel sweetness alcohol toasted bread and some esters the flavor is quite hoppy initially with citrus and floral character followed by some sweet caramel malt fruity esters alcohol and some toasted bread while i enjoyed this beer honestly it seemed too similar to their barleywine which is fantastic but i was expecting a much different beast than old and that is what this beer most resembles to me the mouthfeel is chewy and rich and drinkability is good but the alcohol is somewhat warming 2009 vintage bottled on 11 19 2009 ever so slightly less than a year old pours a slightly hazy mahogany color with a thin tan head that retains ok the aroma has a ton of sweet malts initially notes of caramel bourbon toffee turbinado sugar along with some piney and citrusy hops in the background along with some cocoa pecans and almonds dark fruits and some alcohol the flavor has some citrusy and piney hops upfront but more muted compared to when fresh along with caramel and toffee rum cake dark fruits caramelized pecans and some alcohol the mouthfeel is really smooth and drinkability is much improved i 'm really digging this with a year on it the hops have faded and the malts come to the forefront and the alcohol has really mellowed i 've got another bottle i 'll leave alone for a year or so to see how this one furtherWith Perturbative Baseline:
2004 vintage pours a murky mahogany with some ruby tint and a thick creamy tan head very nice especially for a cellared beer the aroma is quite hoppy with big citrus tangerine orange and lemon rind grapefruit character caramel sweetness alcohol toasted bread and some esters the flavor is quite hoppy initially with citrus and floral character followed by some sweet caramel malt fruity esters alcohol and some toasted bread while i enjoyed this beer honestly it seemed too similar to their barleywine which is fantastic but i was expecting a much different beast than old and that is what this beer most resembles to me the mouthfeel is chewy and rich and drinkability is good but the alcohol is somewhat warming 2009 vintage bottled on 11 19 2009 ever so slightly less than a year old pours a slightly hazy mahogany color with a thin tan head that retains ok the aroma has a ton of sweet malts initially notes of caramel bourbon toffee turbinado sugar along with some piney and citrusy hops in the background along with some cocoa pecans and almonds dark fruits and some alcohol the flavor has some citrusy and piney hops upfront but more muted compared to when fresh along with caramel and toffee rum cake dark fruits caramelized pecans and some alcohol the mouthfeel is really smooth and drinkability is much improved i 'm really digging this with a year on it the hops have faded and the malts come to the forefront and the alcohol has really mellowed i 've got another bottle i 'll leave alone for a year or so to see how this one furtherExample 590
Rationale length SIS = [1, 1, 2]With SIS Method:
1 liter poured in aventinus glass then poured again and again deep mahogany with a massive head of tan slowly fell but left chunky clumps of lacing sharp attack nicely subdued sweet with dark bready smells delicious rich blend of roasted dark coffee faint chocolate and hazlenut tastes molasses palate has fine carbonation full big malty richness like heaven delicious easy to delight in i 'm very happyWith Integrated Gradients:
1 liter poured in aventinus glass then poured again and again deep mahogany with a massive head of tan slowly fell but left chunky clumps of lacing sharp attack nicely subdued sweet with dark bready smells delicious rich blend of roasted dark coffee faint chocolate and hazlenut tastes molasses palate has fine carbonation full big malty richness like heaven delicious easy to delight in i 'm very happyWith LIME:
1 liter poured in aventinus glass then poured again and again deep mahogany with a massive head of tan slowly fell but left chunky clumps of lacing sharp attack nicely subdued sweet with dark bready smells delicious rich blend of roasted dark coffee faint chocolate and hazlenut tastes molasses palate has fine carbonation full big malty richness like heaven delicious easy to delight in i 'm very happyWith Perturbative Baseline:
1 liter poured in aventinus glass then poured again and again deep mahogany with a massive head of tan slowly fell but left chunky clumps of lacing sharp attack nicely subdued sweet with dark bready smells delicious rich blend of roasted dark coffee faint chocolate and hazlenut tastes molasses palate has fine carbonation full big malty richness like heaven delicious easy to delight in i 'm very happyExample 591
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
a nice amber color with a quarter inch of off white head that does not retain all that well some lace s great rye notes very biscuity and the rye adds some spiciness almost exactly like fresh bake rye bread lots of carbonation rushes up from the glass and the hops provide a nice crispness t the hops come through a bit more when drinking very crisp and herbal with a hint of pine as well the rye flavor is spicy and bready but i think the hops overshadow them a bit m slightly boozy but pretty clean and crisp tasting d i could drink more but i think one is enoughWith Integrated Gradients:
a nice amber color with a quarter inch of off white head that does not retain all that well some lace s great rye notes very biscuity and the rye adds some spiciness almost exactly like fresh bake rye bread lots of carbonation rushes up from the glass and the hops provide a nice crispness t the hops come through a bit more when drinking very crisp and herbal with a hint of pine as well the rye flavor is spicy and bready but i think the hops overshadow them a bit m slightly boozy but pretty clean and crisp tasting d i could drink more but i think one is enoughWith LIME:
a nice amber color with a quarter inch of off white head that does not retain all that well some lace s great rye notes very biscuity and the rye adds some spiciness almost exactly like fresh bake rye bread lots of carbonation rushes up from the glass and the hops provide a nice crispness t the hops come through a bit more when drinking very crisp and herbal with a hint of pine as well the rye flavor is spicy and bready but i think the hops overshadow them a bit m slightly boozy but pretty clean and crisp tasting d i could drink more but i think one is enoughWith Perturbative Baseline:
a nice amber color with a quarter inch of off white head that does not retain all that well some lace s great rye notes very biscuity and the rye adds some spiciness almost exactly like fresh bake rye bread lots of carbonation rushes up from the glass and the hops provide a nice crispness t the hops come through a bit more when drinking very crisp and herbal with a hint of pine as well the rye flavor is spicy and bready but i think the hops overshadow them a bit m slightly boozy but pretty clean and crisp tasting d i could drink more but i think one is enoughExample 594
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
this is a pint glass of the new seasonal dunkel weizen served chilled a the ale is a hazy light brown color with a small head and no lacing s the ale has a bubblegum clove aroma that is quite sweet t the ale has the requisite clove and banana flavors that i 'd expect from a dunkel weizen but the beer seems to come just shy of being great the flavors are too sweet m the mouthfeel is hurt a bit by the over d very drinkable but i 'll stick to the vintage list thanksWith Integrated Gradients:
this is a pint glass of the new seasonal dunkel weizen served chilled a the ale is a hazy light brown color with a small head and no lacing s the ale has a bubblegum clove aroma that is quite sweet t the ale has the requisite clove and banana flavors that i 'd expect from a dunkel weizen but the beer seems to come just shy of being great the flavors are too sweet m the mouthfeel is hurt a bit by the over d very drinkable but i 'll stick to the vintage list thanksWith LIME:
this is a pint glass of the new seasonal dunkel weizen served chilled a the ale is a hazy light brown color with a small head and no lacing s the ale has a bubblegum clove aroma that is quite sweet t the ale has the requisite clove and banana flavors that i 'd expect from a dunkel weizen but the beer seems to come just shy of being great the flavors are too sweet m the mouthfeel is hurt a bit by the over d very drinkable but i 'll stick to the vintage list thanksWith Perturbative Baseline:
this is a pint glass of the new seasonal dunkel weizen served chilled a the ale is a hazy light brown color with a small head and no lacing s the ale has a bubblegum clove aroma that is quite sweet t the ale has the requisite clove and banana flavors that i 'd expect from a dunkel weizen but the beer seems to come just shy of being great the flavors are too sweet m the mouthfeel is hurt a bit by the over d very drinkable but i 'll stick to the vintage list thanksExample 595
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
11 2 oz bottle poured into my hoegaarden glass a a really nice color a unfiltered golden that poured pretty flat without much carbonation looks pretty darn good though suspended yeast towards the bottom of the glass s wonderful aromas of orange peel spice much more aromatic then most wit 's i 've come across t a slightly tangy taste the spices coriander clove definately come through the citrus flavor is also quite detectable m a refreshing mouthfeel the wheat flavor is really nice dies off a bit toward the end to finish with a thinner feelWith Integrated Gradients:
11 2 oz bottle poured into my hoegaarden glass a a really nice color a unfiltered golden that poured pretty flat without much carbonation looks pretty darn good though suspended yeast towards the bottom of the glass s wonderful aromas of orange peel spice much more aromatic then most wit 's i 've come across t a slightly tangy taste the spices coriander clove definately come through the citrus flavor is also quite detectable m a refreshing mouthfeel the wheat flavor is really nice dies off a bit toward the end to finish with a thinner feelWith LIME:
11 2 oz bottle poured into my hoegaarden glass a a really nice color a unfiltered golden that poured pretty flat without much carbonation looks pretty darn good though suspended yeast towards the bottom of the glass s wonderful aromas of orange peel spice much more aromatic then most wit 's i 've come across t a slightly tangy taste the spices coriander clove definately come through the citrus flavor is also quite detectable m a refreshing mouthfeel the wheat flavor is really nice dies off a bit toward the end to finish with a thinner feelWith Perturbative Baseline:
11 2 oz bottle poured into my hoegaarden glass a a really nice color a unfiltered golden that poured pretty flat without much carbonation looks pretty darn good though suspended yeast towards the bottom of the glass s wonderful aromas of orange peel spice much more aromatic then most wit 's i 've come across t a slightly tangy taste the spices coriander clove definately come through the citrus flavor is also quite detectable m a refreshing mouthfeel the wheat flavor is really nice dies off a bit toward the end to finish with a thinner feelExample 600
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
thanks to mikesgroove for this extra this brew pours a light straw color and settles a haze infused yellow orange 2 fingers of a chunky off white head sits forever the nose is clean and hoppy fresh citrus light pine and a bit of caramel lingers the taste is quite the same some crisp bitter offerings akin to grapefruit and pine the malt bill is quite large but finishes with hop offerings easily applied a sweet buttered biscuit taste sits briefly and translates into a caramel taste the mouthfeel is rich and creamy given the style comes on flavorful and bold and ends and a little dry overall bomb ass ipa full of flavor with a great nose and a smooth mouthfeel pretty spot onWith Integrated Gradients:
thanks to mikesgroove for this extra this brew pours a light straw color and settles a haze infused yellow orange 2 fingers of a chunky off white head sits forever the nose is clean and hoppy fresh citrus light pine and a bit of caramel lingers the taste is quite the same some crisp bitter offerings akin to grapefruit and pine the malt bill is quite large but finishes with hop offerings easily applied a sweet buttered biscuit taste sits briefly and translates into a caramel taste the mouthfeel is rich and creamy given the style comes on flavorful and bold and ends and a little dry overall bomb ass ipa full of flavor with a great nose and a smooth mouthfeel pretty spot onWith LIME:
thanks to mikesgroove for this extra this brew pours a light straw color and settles a haze infused yellow orange 2 fingers of a chunky off white head sits forever the nose is clean and hoppy fresh citrus light pine and a bit of caramel lingers the taste is quite the same some crisp bitter offerings akin to grapefruit and pine the malt bill is quite large but finishes with hop offerings easily applied a sweet buttered biscuit taste sits briefly and translates into a caramel taste the mouthfeel is rich and creamy given the style comes on flavorful and bold and ends and a little dry overall bomb ass ipa full of flavor with a great nose and a smooth mouthfeel pretty spot onWith Perturbative Baseline:
thanks to mikesgroove for this extra this brew pours a light straw color and settles a haze infused yellow orange 2 fingers of a chunky off white head sits forever the nose is clean and hoppy fresh citrus light pine and a bit of caramel lingers the taste is quite the same some crisp bitter offerings akin to grapefruit and pine the malt bill is quite large but finishes with hop offerings easily applied a sweet buttered biscuit taste sits briefly and translates into a caramel taste the mouthfeel is rich and creamy given the style comes on flavorful and bold and ends and a little dry overall bomb ass ipa full of flavor with a great nose and a smooth mouthfeel pretty spot onExample 601
Rationale length SIS = [2, 2, 2]With SIS Method:
amber red with a thin white head that remains good lacing smell is tart fruity funk with some spicey notes grapes cherry figs and other fruity notes curious metallic note in there as well taste is strong belgian yeast and malts with more tart funkiness though less so than on the nose peach banana figs as well as green grapes are some of the fruits i can discern peppery finish from the wild yeast mouthfeel is crisp with a dry finish nice bite on the medium light body drinkability is good alcohol is well hiddenWith Integrated Gradients:
amber red with a thin white head that remains good lacing smell is tart fruity funk with some spicey notes grapes cherry figs and other fruity notes curious metallic note in there as well taste is strong belgian yeast and malts with more tart funkiness though less so than on the nose peach banana figs as well as green grapes are some of the fruits i can discern peppery finish from the wild yeast mouthfeel is crisp with a dry finish nice bite on the medium light body drinkability is good alcohol is well hiddenWith LIME:
amber red with a thin white head that remains good lacing smell is tart fruity funk with some spicey notes grapes cherry figs and other fruity notes curious metallic note in there as well taste is strong belgian yeast and malts with more tart funkiness though less so than on the nose peach banana figs as well as green grapes are some of the fruits i can discern peppery finish from the wild yeast mouthfeel is crisp with a dry finish nice bite on the medium light body drinkability is good alcohol is well hiddenWith Perturbative Baseline:
amber red with a thin white head that remains good lacing smell is tart fruity funk with some spicey notes grapes cherry figs and other fruity notes curious metallic note in there as well taste is strong belgian yeast and malts with more tart funkiness though less so than on the nose peach banana figs as well as green grapes are some of the fruits i can discern peppery finish from the wild yeast mouthfeel is crisp with a dry finish nice bite on the medium light body drinkability is good alcohol is well hiddenExample 606
Rationale length SIS = [1, 3, 1, 3, 1]With SIS Method:
hazed firm dark orangish color with a murky of red and brown also it is a fruit juice color a full bright white fluffy head that has lacing that has a lump in the middle looks like a chunk of ice cream sweet smooth fruity belgian aroma of oranges and refreshing berries sweet oranges peaches and grapes a sweet sugary lemon citrus ring followed by the great fruit a melon character to it as well absolutely delicious firm mouthfeel so fruity and refreshing a fantastic tripelWith Integrated Gradients:
hazed firm dark orangish color with a murky of red and brown also it is a fruit juice color a full bright white fluffy head that has lacing that has a lump in the middle looks like a chunk of ice cream sweet smooth fruity belgian aroma of oranges and refreshing berries sweet oranges peaches and grapes a sweet sugary lemon citrus ring followed by the great fruit a melon character to it as well absolutely delicious firm mouthfeel so fruity and refreshing a fantastic tripelWith LIME:
hazed firm dark orangish color with a murky of red and brown also it is a fruit juice color a full bright white fluffy head that has lacing that has a lump in the middle looks like a chunk of ice cream sweet smooth fruity belgian aroma of oranges and refreshing berries sweet oranges peaches and grapes a sweet sugary lemon citrus ring followed by the great fruit a melon character to it as well absolutely delicious firm mouthfeel so fruity and refreshing a fantastic tripelWith Perturbative Baseline:
hazed firm dark orangish color with a murky of red and brown also it is a fruit juice color a full bright white fluffy head that has lacing that has a lump in the middle looks like a chunk of ice cream sweet smooth fruity belgian aroma of oranges and refreshing berries sweet oranges peaches and grapes a sweet sugary lemon citrus ring followed by the great fruit a melon character to it as well absolutely delicious firm mouthfeel so fruity and refreshing a fantastic tripelExample 609
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
this beer has a really cool label and a cool bottle one the cork comes out the beer pours a slightly hazy golden color the head retention is decent and the foam creates a nice lace around the glass the aroma is wonderful its a very full hop smell the smell is strong but not off putting most likely due to the choice in hops the taste is citrusy and clean the malt profile is hard to describe but its somewhat sweet which compliments the aroma and bitterness well this beer is a real treatWith Integrated Gradients:
this beer has a really cool label and a cool bottle one the cork comes out the beer pours a slightly hazy golden color the head retention is decent and the foam creates a nice lace around the glass the aroma is wonderful its a very full hop smell the smell is strong but not off putting most likely due to the choice in hops the taste is citrusy and clean the malt profile is hard to describe but its somewhat sweet which compliments the aroma and bitterness well this beer is a real treatWith LIME:
this beer has a really cool label and a cool bottle one the cork comes out the beer pours a slightly hazy golden color the head retention is decent and the foam creates a nice lace around the glass the aroma is wonderful its a very full hop smell the smell is strong but not off putting most likely due to the choice in hops the taste is citrusy and clean the malt profile is hard to describe but its somewhat sweet which compliments the aroma and bitterness well this beer is a real treatWith Perturbative Baseline:
this beer has a really cool label and a cool bottle one the cork comes out the beer pours a slightly hazy golden color the head retention is decent and the foam creates a nice lace around the glass the aroma is wonderful its a very full hop smell the smell is strong but not off putting most likely due to the choice in hops the taste is citrusy and clean the malt profile is hard to describe but its somewhat sweet which compliments the aroma and bitterness well this beer is a real treatExample 611
Rationale length SIS = [1, 2]With SIS Method:
pours clear amber with a creamy white head with good retention and lacing aroma is a blast of cascade hops grapefruit citrus some floral esters as well taste was another blast of cascade with a sweet malty middle and very long finish of hop bitterness mouthfeel was crisp but not soft like a pilsener very drinkable great on the patio and in the springWith Integrated Gradients:
pours clear amber with a creamy white head with good retention and lacing aroma is a blast of cascade hops grapefruit citrus some floral esters as well taste was another blast of cascade with a sweet malty middle and very long finish of hop bitterness mouthfeel was crisp but not soft like a pilsener very drinkable great on the patio and in the springWith LIME:
pours clear amber with a creamy white head with good retention and lacing aroma is a blast of cascade hops grapefruit citrus some floral esters as well taste was another blast of cascade with a sweet malty middle and very long finish of hop bitterness mouthfeel was crisp but not soft like a pilsener very drinkable great on the patio and in the springWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours clear amber with a creamy white head with good retention and lacing aroma is a blast of cascade hops grapefruit citrus some floral esters as well taste was another blast of cascade with a sweet malty middle and very long finish of hop bitterness mouthfeel was crisp but not soft like a pilsener very drinkable great on the patio and in the springExample 613
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
poured straight out of the refrigerator for a solid one inch tawny head that dissipated after 10 minutes or so obsidian in color and not giving light a bit of passage even when drawn out across the glass intense huge nose of sweet malty grains like when my dad used to take me to the grain as a kid as well as slight licorice notes and alcohol at the edges as well as caramelized sugar in my i sipped too soon and was rewarded with flat black coffee anise and some burnt notes my fault not the beer 's after waiting for it to warm i noticed my first impression was that the mouthfeel was somewhat lighter than i had expected adding to it 's drinkability but when i drink an imperial stout i 'm generally happy after one and do n't mind a little extra viscosity on the tongue it has a lot of heavily roasted burnt coffee and a tiny bit of sweetness giving way to some caramel notes and then back to the bitterness of baker 's cocoa that produces a drying effect on the palate i wish the sweetness would linger somewhat as well i would n't say i was dissapointed as this is a quaffable stout to be sure i just wish that some of the tremendous characteristics on the nose had carried through to the overall impression in the mouthWith Integrated Gradients:
poured straight out of the refrigerator for a solid one inch tawny head that dissipated after 10 minutes or so obsidian in color and not giving light a bit of passage even when drawn out across the glass intense huge nose of sweet malty grains like when my dad used to take me to the grain as a kid as well as slight licorice notes and alcohol at the edges as well as caramelized sugar in my i sipped too soon and was rewarded with flat black coffee anise and some burnt notes my fault not the beer 's after waiting for it to warm i noticed my first impression was that the mouthfeel was somewhat lighter than i had expected adding to it 's drinkability but when i drink an imperial stout i 'm generally happy after one and do n't mind a little extra viscosity on the tongue it has a lot of heavily roasted burnt coffee and a tiny bit of sweetness giving way to some caramel notes and then back to the bitterness of baker 's cocoa that produces a drying effect on the palate i wish the sweetness would linger somewhat as well i would n't say i was dissapointed as this is a quaffable stout to be sure i just wish that some of the tremendous characteristics on the nose had carried through to the overall impression in the mouthWith LIME:
poured straight out of the refrigerator for a solid one inch tawny head that dissipated after 10 minutes or so obsidian in color and not giving light a bit of passage even when drawn out across the glass intense huge nose of sweet malty grains like when my dad used to take me to the grain as a kid as well as slight licorice notes and alcohol at the edges as well as caramelized sugar in my i sipped too soon and was rewarded with flat black coffee anise and some burnt notes my fault not the beer 's after waiting for it to warm i noticed my first impression was that the mouthfeel was somewhat lighter than i had expected adding to it 's drinkability but when i drink an imperial stout i 'm generally happy after one and do n't mind a little extra viscosity on the tongue it has a lot of heavily roasted burnt coffee and a tiny bit of sweetness giving way to some caramel notes and then back to the bitterness of baker 's cocoa that produces a drying effect on the palate i wish the sweetness would linger somewhat as well i would n't say i was dissapointed as this is a quaffable stout to be sure i just wish that some of the tremendous characteristics on the nose had carried through to the overall impression in the mouthWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured straight out of the refrigerator for a solid one inch tawny head that dissipated after 10 minutes or so obsidian in color and not giving light a bit of passage even when drawn out across the glass intense huge nose of sweet malty grains like when my dad used to take me to the grain as a kid as well as slight licorice notes and alcohol at the edges as well as caramelized sugar in my i sipped too soon and was rewarded with flat black coffee anise and some burnt notes my fault not the beer 's after waiting for it to warm i noticed my first impression was that the mouthfeel was somewhat lighter than i had expected adding to it 's drinkability but when i drink an imperial stout i 'm generally happy after one and do n't mind a little extra viscosity on the tongue it has a lot of heavily roasted burnt coffee and a tiny bit of sweetness giving way to some caramel notes and then back to the bitterness of baker 's cocoa that produces a drying effect on the palate i wish the sweetness would linger somewhat as well i would n't say i was dissapointed as this is a quaffable stout to be sure i just wish that some of the tremendous characteristics on the nose had carried through to the overall impression in the mouthExample 616
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
appearance has a clear copper tone with a thin head and minimal head smell of big piney grapefruit and malt in the back taste has the same big piney grapefruit bitterness that lingers with sweet malt in the back mouthfeel is medium with good carbonation a lot of pine in this one not bad but just a different style of ipaWith Integrated Gradients:
appearance has a clear copper tone with a thin head and minimal head smell of big piney grapefruit and malt in the back taste has the same big piney grapefruit bitterness that lingers with sweet malt in the back mouthfeel is medium with good carbonation a lot of pine in this one not bad but just a different style of ipaWith LIME:
appearance has a clear copper tone with a thin head and minimal head smell of big piney grapefruit and malt in the back taste has the same big piney grapefruit bitterness that lingers with sweet malt in the back mouthfeel is medium with good carbonation a lot of pine in this one not bad but just a different style of ipaWith Perturbative Baseline:
appearance has a clear copper tone with a thin head and minimal head smell of big piney grapefruit and malt in the back taste has the same big piney grapefruit bitterness that lingers with sweet malt in the back mouthfeel is medium with good carbonation a lot of pine in this one not bad but just a different style of ipaExample 617
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
a deep burgundy clear low tan head still leaves a bit of lace s very fruity nose plums cherry not overly spicy but some there t ripe dark fruit soaked in alcohol rich maltiness delightful spice notes aftertaste is more lingering fruit m low carbonation but still light and creamy does n't detract at all noticable alcohol warmth but quite welcoming d excellent fruit flavours perfect balance of malt and spice very tasty the somewhat lifeless look and aroma are very deceiving the taste and mouthfeel are superb incredibly drinkable too i 'm kicking myself for waiting so long to finally try this beerWith Integrated Gradients:
a deep burgundy clear low tan head still leaves a bit of lace s very fruity nose plums cherry not overly spicy but some there t ripe dark fruit soaked in alcohol rich maltiness delightful spice notes aftertaste is more lingering fruit m low carbonation but still light and creamy does n't detract at all noticable alcohol warmth but quite welcoming d excellent fruit flavours perfect balance of malt and spice very tasty the somewhat lifeless look and aroma are very deceiving the taste and mouthfeel are superb incredibly drinkable too i 'm kicking myself for waiting so long to finally try this beerWith LIME:
a deep burgundy clear low tan head still leaves a bit of lace s very fruity nose plums cherry not overly spicy but some there t ripe dark fruit soaked in alcohol rich maltiness delightful spice notes aftertaste is more lingering fruit m low carbonation but still light and creamy does n't detract at all noticable alcohol warmth but quite welcoming d excellent fruit flavours perfect balance of malt and spice very tasty the somewhat lifeless look and aroma are very deceiving the taste and mouthfeel are superb incredibly drinkable too i 'm kicking myself for waiting so long to finally try this beerWith Perturbative Baseline:
a deep burgundy clear low tan head still leaves a bit of lace s very fruity nose plums cherry not overly spicy but some there t ripe dark fruit soaked in alcohol rich maltiness delightful spice notes aftertaste is more lingering fruit m low carbonation but still light and creamy does n't detract at all noticable alcohol warmth but quite welcoming d excellent fruit flavours perfect balance of malt and spice very tasty the somewhat lifeless look and aroma are very deceiving the taste and mouthfeel are superb incredibly drinkable too i 'm kicking myself for waiting so long to finally try this beerExample 621
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
a almost pitch black there are some garnet hues around the outside when held to a light the head is thick and coffee color with excellent lacing s mmm intense hoppyness citrusy perfumey hops t m full bodied with moderate carbonation complex but not as hoppy as the aroma would suggest the malts are a bit darker and more to the forefront than in a traditional ipa there is a little roastyness and sweetness but the hops still make their presence known so it 's not a traditional ipa it is still a great beerWith Integrated Gradients:
a almost pitch black there are some garnet hues around the outside when held to a light the head is thick and coffee color with excellent lacing s mmm intense hoppyness citrusy perfumey hops t m full bodied with moderate carbonation complex but not as hoppy as the aroma would suggest the malts are a bit darker and more to the forefront than in a traditional ipa there is a little roastyness and sweetness but the hops still make their presence known so it 's not a traditional ipa it is still a great beerWith LIME:
a almost pitch black there are some garnet hues around the outside when held to a light the head is thick and coffee color with excellent lacing s mmm intense hoppyness citrusy perfumey hops t m full bodied with moderate carbonation complex but not as hoppy as the aroma would suggest the malts are a bit darker and more to the forefront than in a traditional ipa there is a little roastyness and sweetness but the hops still make their presence known so it 's not a traditional ipa it is still a great beerWith Perturbative Baseline:
a almost pitch black there are some garnet hues around the outside when held to a light the head is thick and coffee color with excellent lacing s mmm intense hoppyness citrusy perfumey hops t m full bodied with moderate carbonation complex but not as hoppy as the aroma would suggest the malts are a bit darker and more to the forefront than in a traditional ipa there is a little roastyness and sweetness but the hops still make their presence known so it 's not a traditional ipa it is still a great beerExample 627
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
a crystal clear golden orange body with a little bit of white head and lacing s sour acidic peaches citrus and a little funk pretty damn awesome smell t pretty intense and complex taste that evolves as it warms up sweet melon upfront with some nice acidic sourness as well some funk throughout but stronger towards the end definite citrus notes leaning more tends lemon m medium body with light carbonation a little dry almost like a cider d very good stuff a little intense for most people but for the style not to bad also very enjoyable and good to see the changes as it warms upWith Integrated Gradients:
a crystal clear golden orange body with a little bit of white head and lacing s sour acidic peaches citrus and a little funk pretty damn awesome smell t pretty intense and complex taste that evolves as it warms up sweet melon upfront with some nice acidic sourness as well some funk throughout but stronger towards the end definite citrus notes leaning more tends lemon m medium body with light carbonation a little dry almost like a cider d very good stuff a little intense for most people but for the style not to bad also very enjoyable and good to see the changes as it warms upWith LIME:
a crystal clear golden orange body with a little bit of white head and lacing s sour acidic peaches citrus and a little funk pretty damn awesome smell t pretty intense and complex taste that evolves as it warms up sweet melon upfront with some nice acidic sourness as well some funk throughout but stronger towards the end definite citrus notes leaning more tends lemon m medium body with light carbonation a little dry almost like a cider d very good stuff a little intense for most people but for the style not to bad also very enjoyable and good to see the changes as it warms upWith Perturbative Baseline:
a crystal clear golden orange body with a little bit of white head and lacing s sour acidic peaches citrus and a little funk pretty damn awesome smell t pretty intense and complex taste that evolves as it warms up sweet melon upfront with some nice acidic sourness as well some funk throughout but stronger towards the end definite citrus notes leaning more tends lemon m medium body with light carbonation a little dry almost like a cider d very good stuff a little intense for most people but for the style not to bad also very enjoyable and good to see the changes as it warms upExample 629
Rationale length SIS = [1, 2]With SIS Method:
this is a great belgian pale and is a bit surprising has a cloudy rust color with a head that keeps itself a live for some time smells surprised me the most with a major citrus scent and some follow up of belgian yeast strains it has the taste that i can really enjoy however with just a bit of the hops and sweetness but major belgian yeast flavor mixed with a citrus flavor i love unibroue and their brews and this is second in line to the trois re fermentationWith Integrated Gradients:
this is a great belgian pale and is a bit surprising has a cloudy rust color with a head that keeps itself a live for some time smells surprised me the most with a major citrus scent and some follow up of belgian yeast strains it has the taste that i can really enjoy however with just a bit of the hops and sweetness but major belgian yeast flavor mixed with a citrus flavor i love unibroue and their brews and this is second in line to the trois re fermentationWith LIME:
this is a great belgian pale and is a bit surprising has a cloudy rust color with a head that keeps itself a live for some time smells surprised me the most with a major citrus scent and some follow up of belgian yeast strains it has the taste that i can really enjoy however with just a bit of the hops and sweetness but major belgian yeast flavor mixed with a citrus flavor i love unibroue and their brews and this is second in line to the trois re fermentationWith Perturbative Baseline:
this is a great belgian pale and is a bit surprising has a cloudy rust color with a head that keeps itself a live for some time smells surprised me the most with a major citrus scent and some follow up of belgian yeast strains it has the taste that i can really enjoy however with just a bit of the hops and sweetness but major belgian yeast flavor mixed with a citrus flavor i love unibroue and their brews and this is second in line to the trois re fermentationExample 631
Rationale length SIS = [2, 3]With SIS Method:
33cl bottle pours a crystal clear burnished orange which in between apple juice ruby and sunset brilliance three fingers of foam pile on top and down to a thin layer that leaves gobs of lacing down the glass lazy of bubbles surface to maintain a solid layer of fine bubbles spectacular looking nose is ripe with fruity esters loads of apples strawberries a hint of spice alcohol comes out initially and gives it a boozy feel but easily dies down as it warms to give the smell a warm fullness first sip you 're struck by the thick boozy esters but after an and a warming minute or two the full glory of this beer comes out appley esters full graininess light cloves almost peppery spiciness grassy and lemony bitter finish a thin candy sweetness winds its way the best thing about this beer is the mouthfeel thick without being syrupy beautiful carbonation it just rolls around your mouth perhaps not a belgian ipa and perhaps a little on the boozy side especially initially but at 10 5 we can be a little forgiving this is a finely crafted beer that despite my overall with tripels i would enjoy having regular access toWith Integrated Gradients:
33cl bottle pours a crystal clear burnished orange which in between apple juice ruby and sunset brilliance three fingers of foam pile on top and down to a thin layer that leaves gobs of lacing down the glass lazy of bubbles surface to maintain a solid layer of fine bubbles spectacular looking nose is ripe with fruity esters loads of apples strawberries a hint of spice alcohol comes out initially and gives it a boozy feel but easily dies down as it warms to give the smell a warm fullness first sip you 're struck by the thick boozy esters but after an and a warming minute or two the full glory of this beer comes out appley esters full graininess light cloves almost peppery spiciness grassy and lemony bitter finish a thin candy sweetness winds its way the best thing about this beer is the mouthfeel thick without being syrupy beautiful carbonation it just rolls around your mouth perhaps not a belgian ipa and perhaps a little on the boozy side especially initially but at 10 5 we can be a little forgiving this is a finely crafted beer that despite my overall with tripels i would enjoy having regular access toWith LIME:
33cl bottle pours a crystal clear burnished orange which in between apple juice ruby and sunset brilliance three fingers of foam pile on top and down to a thin layer that leaves gobs of lacing down the glass lazy of bubbles surface to maintain a solid layer of fine bubbles spectacular looking nose is ripe with fruity esters loads of apples strawberries a hint of spice alcohol comes out initially and gives it a boozy feel but easily dies down as it warms to give the smell a warm fullness first sip you 're struck by the thick boozy esters but after an and a warming minute or two the full glory of this beer comes out appley esters full graininess light cloves almost peppery spiciness grassy and lemony bitter finish a thin candy sweetness winds its way the best thing about this beer is the mouthfeel thick without being syrupy beautiful carbonation it just rolls around your mouth perhaps not a belgian ipa and perhaps a little on the boozy side especially initially but at 10 5 we can be a little forgiving this is a finely crafted beer that despite my overall with tripels i would enjoy having regular access toWith Perturbative Baseline:
33cl bottle pours a crystal clear burnished orange which in between apple juice ruby and sunset brilliance three fingers of foam pile on top and down to a thin layer that leaves gobs of lacing down the glass lazy of bubbles surface to maintain a solid layer of fine bubbles spectacular looking nose is ripe with fruity esters loads of apples strawberries a hint of spice alcohol comes out initially and gives it a boozy feel but easily dies down as it warms to give the smell a warm fullness first sip you 're struck by the thick boozy esters but after an and a warming minute or two the full glory of this beer comes out appley esters full graininess light cloves almost peppery spiciness grassy and lemony bitter finish a thin candy sweetness winds its way the best thing about this beer is the mouthfeel thick without being syrupy beautiful carbonation it just rolls around your mouth perhaps not a belgian ipa and perhaps a little on the boozy side especially initially but at 10 5 we can be a little forgiving this is a finely crafted beer that despite my overall with tripels i would enjoy having regular access toExample 642
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
poured from a bottle into a pint glass special pours dark jet black visually like oil very little foam or other activity rich roasted chocolately smell some coffee taste chew and rich profound hop backing bitterness like dark chocolate espresso very bitter close drink this one slowly savor the taste not for faint of heart enjoyable but not a multiple drinkability fades with quantityWith Integrated Gradients:
poured from a bottle into a pint glass special pours dark jet black visually like oil very little foam or other activity rich roasted chocolately smell some coffee taste chew and rich profound hop backing bitterness like dark chocolate espresso very bitter close drink this one slowly savor the taste not for faint of heart enjoyable but not a multiple drinkability fades with quantityWith LIME:
poured from a bottle into a pint glass special pours dark jet black visually like oil very little foam or other activity rich roasted chocolately smell some coffee taste chew and rich profound hop backing bitterness like dark chocolate espresso very bitter close drink this one slowly savor the taste not for faint of heart enjoyable but not a multiple drinkability fades with quantityWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured from a bottle into a pint glass special pours dark jet black visually like oil very little foam or other activity rich roasted chocolately smell some coffee taste chew and rich profound hop backing bitterness like dark chocolate espresso very bitter close drink this one slowly savor the taste not for faint of heart enjoyable but not a multiple drinkability fades with quantityExample 643
Rationale length SIS = [1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 5]With SIS Method:
reviewed halloween evening 2009 poured a very nice deep copper color with fantastic head and lacing great scent very deep bitter aromas a lot of citrus tones and a slight pine tinge great taste a nice deep maltiness with a fantastic bitter ending very nice american hops citrus with a nice earthy undertone to it goes down very nice with just the slightest hop roughness great beerWith Integrated Gradients:
reviewed halloween evening 2009 poured a very nice deep copper color with fantastic head and lacing great scent very deep bitter aromas a lot of citrus tones and a slight pine tinge great taste a nice deep maltiness with a fantastic bitter ending very nice american hops citrus with a nice earthy undertone to it goes down very nice with just the slightest hop roughness great beerWith LIME:
reviewed halloween evening 2009 poured a very nice deep copper color with fantastic head and lacing great scent very deep bitter aromas a lot of citrus tones and a slight pine tinge great taste a nice deep maltiness with a fantastic bitter ending very nice american hops citrus with a nice earthy undertone to it goes down very nice with just the slightest hop roughness great beerWith Perturbative Baseline:
reviewed halloween evening 2009 poured a very nice deep copper color with fantastic head and lacing great scent very deep bitter aromas a lot of citrus tones and a slight pine tinge great taste a nice deep maltiness with a fantastic bitter ending very nice american hops citrus with a nice earthy undertone to it goes down very nice with just the slightest hop roughness great beerExample 645
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
bottle sweden a deep orange brown colored beer with a small head expressive smells of chocolate brown sugar sugared fruits and caramel flavor has nice balance lots of taste mostly malt accented and possesses notes of caramel and nuts quite a nice beerWith Integrated Gradients:
bottle sweden a deep orange brown colored beer with a small head expressive smells of chocolate brown sugar sugared fruits and caramel flavor has nice balance lots of taste mostly malt accented and possesses notes of caramel and nuts quite a nice beerWith LIME:
bottle sweden a deep orange brown colored beer with a small head expressive smells of chocolate brown sugar sugared fruits and caramel flavor has nice balance lots of taste mostly malt accented and possesses notes of caramel and nuts quite a nice beerWith Perturbative Baseline:
bottle sweden a deep orange brown colored beer with a small head expressive smells of chocolate brown sugar sugared fruits and caramel flavor has nice balance lots of taste mostly malt accented and possesses notes of caramel and nuts quite a nice beerExample 648
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
appearance poured with a nice light tan foamy and bubbly head that dissipated over a couple minutes leaving lacing at the top of my glass the beer is very clear orange gold color smell sweet caramel malt citrus hops sweet flowers taste sweet caramel sweet citrus orange and grapefruit hops flowery flavor small hop bitterness and roasted malt pretty nice balance of sweet and bitter a bit on the sweet side though mouthfeel medium bodied slightly syrupy with nice carbonation ending with a small bitter bite on the tongue overall pretty easy to drink a bit sweet gets slightly boring since it is just sweet and hoppy not much subtleties alcohol not noticeableWith Integrated Gradients:
appearance poured with a nice light tan foamy and bubbly head that dissipated over a couple minutes leaving lacing at the top of my glass the beer is very clear orange gold color smell sweet caramel malt citrus hops sweet flowers taste sweet caramel sweet citrus orange and grapefruit hops flowery flavor small hop bitterness and roasted malt pretty nice balance of sweet and bitter a bit on the sweet side though mouthfeel medium bodied slightly syrupy with nice carbonation ending with a small bitter bite on the tongue overall pretty easy to drink a bit sweet gets slightly boring since it is just sweet and hoppy not much subtleties alcohol not noticeableWith LIME:
appearance poured with a nice light tan foamy and bubbly head that dissipated over a couple minutes leaving lacing at the top of my glass the beer is very clear orange gold color smell sweet caramel malt citrus hops sweet flowers taste sweet caramel sweet citrus orange and grapefruit hops flowery flavor small hop bitterness and roasted malt pretty nice balance of sweet and bitter a bit on the sweet side though mouthfeel medium bodied slightly syrupy with nice carbonation ending with a small bitter bite on the tongue overall pretty easy to drink a bit sweet gets slightly boring since it is just sweet and hoppy not much subtleties alcohol not noticeableWith Perturbative Baseline:
appearance poured with a nice light tan foamy and bubbly head that dissipated over a couple minutes leaving lacing at the top of my glass the beer is very clear orange gold color smell sweet caramel malt citrus hops sweet flowers taste sweet caramel sweet citrus orange and grapefruit hops flowery flavor small hop bitterness and roasted malt pretty nice balance of sweet and bitter a bit on the sweet side though mouthfeel medium bodied slightly syrupy with nice carbonation ending with a small bitter bite on the tongue overall pretty easy to drink a bit sweet gets slightly boring since it is just sweet and hoppy not much subtleties alcohol not noticeableExample 651
Rationale length SIS = [2, 2]With SIS Method:
cloying sweet cookie last beer of the night bottle shared with george at the ginger man nyc oatmeal cookie aroma along with the roast coffee lots of sugar dust black and lacey carbonation is right there average mouthfeel chocolate finish and aftertasteWith Integrated Gradients:
cloying sweet cookie last beer of the night bottle shared with george at the ginger man nyc oatmeal cookie aroma along with the roast coffee lots of sugar dust black and lacey carbonation is right there average mouthfeel chocolate finish and aftertasteWith LIME:
cloying sweet cookie last beer of the night bottle shared with george at the ginger man nyc oatmeal cookie aroma along with the roast coffee lots of sugar dust black and lacey carbonation is right there average mouthfeel chocolate finish and aftertasteWith Perturbative Baseline:
cloying sweet cookie last beer of the night bottle shared with george at the ginger man nyc oatmeal cookie aroma along with the roast coffee lots of sugar dust black and lacey carbonation is right there average mouthfeel chocolate finish and aftertasteExample 653
Rationale length SIS = [2, 2, 2, 2, 2]With SIS Method:
this is indeed an outstanding ipa pours a burnt orange with a two inch off white foam head smells like sweet citrus and gushing grapefruit tropical pineapple papaya and a bit of pine very nice aroma taste is similarly nice the malt caramel is very understated this is a hops showcase bursting pine and sweet pink grapefruit a touch of earthy pine bittering and the nuances of tropical pineapple papaya exotic citrus carry through in the form of a lingering nuanced aftertaste extremely quaffable and enjoyable good mouthfeel if a bit light could use maybe a touch more bodyWith Integrated Gradients:
this is indeed an outstanding ipa pours a burnt orange with a two inch off white foam head smells like sweet citrus and gushing grapefruit tropical pineapple papaya and a bit of pine very nice aroma taste is similarly nice the malt caramel is very understated this is a hops showcase bursting pine and sweet pink grapefruit a touch of earthy pine bittering and the nuances of tropical pineapple papaya exotic citrus carry through in the form of a lingering nuanced aftertaste extremely quaffable and enjoyable good mouthfeel if a bit light could use maybe a touch more bodyWith LIME:
this is indeed an outstanding ipa pours a burnt orange with a two inch off white foam head smells like sweet citrus and gushing grapefruit tropical pineapple papaya and a bit of pine very nice aroma taste is similarly nice the malt caramel is very understated this is a hops showcase bursting pine and sweet pink grapefruit a touch of earthy pine bittering and the nuances of tropical pineapple papaya exotic citrus carry through in the form of a lingering nuanced aftertaste extremely quaffable and enjoyable good mouthfeel if a bit light could use maybe a touch more bodyWith Perturbative Baseline:
this is indeed an outstanding ipa pours a burnt orange with a two inch off white foam head smells like sweet citrus and gushing grapefruit tropical pineapple papaya and a bit of pine very nice aroma taste is similarly nice the malt caramel is very understated this is a hops showcase bursting pine and sweet pink grapefruit a touch of earthy pine bittering and the nuances of tropical pineapple papaya exotic citrus carry through in the form of a lingering nuanced aftertaste extremely quaffable and enjoyable good mouthfeel if a bit light could use maybe a touch more bodyExample 654
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
i had this on tap at 's in beach served in a pint 7 the beer was murky copper color with very little head the smell was very west coast hops lots of grapefruit and some pine needle resin mixed together the taste is aggressive with mentioned hops while having a serious amount of malt thrown in for balance this is comfortably a dipa but it rides the line close to barley wine territory the body is fairly thick making this seem a significant beer easy for me to finish the pint but it forced someWith Integrated Gradients:
i had this on tap at 's in beach served in a pint 7 the beer was murky copper color with very little head the smell was very west coast hops lots of grapefruit and some pine needle resin mixed together the taste is aggressive with mentioned hops while having a serious amount of malt thrown in for balance this is comfortably a dipa but it rides the line close to barley wine territory the body is fairly thick making this seem a significant beer easy for me to finish the pint but it forced someWith LIME:
i had this on tap at 's in beach served in a pint 7 the beer was murky copper color with very little head the smell was very west coast hops lots of grapefruit and some pine needle resin mixed together the taste is aggressive with mentioned hops while having a serious amount of malt thrown in for balance this is comfortably a dipa but it rides the line close to barley wine territory the body is fairly thick making this seem a significant beer easy for me to finish the pint but it forced someWith Perturbative Baseline:
i had this on tap at 's in beach served in a pint 7 the beer was murky copper color with very little head the smell was very west coast hops lots of grapefruit and some pine needle resin mixed together the taste is aggressive with mentioned hops while having a serious amount of malt thrown in for balance this is comfortably a dipa but it rides the line close to barley wine territory the body is fairly thick making this seem a significant beer easy for me to finish the pint but it forced someExample 656
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
12 oz bottle poured into a pint glass a cloudy rich orange amber appearance high level of carbonation with lots of perfect tiny bubbles great full white head s fruity hoppy very pleasant t sweet and citrusy at the front bitter and crisp on the way down really delicious but i do not care for the long and overly bitter aftertaste overall an interesting and above average offering m carbonation from start to end bubbly and crisp full bodied and somewhat chewy d easy to reccomend and a pleasure to drinkWith Integrated Gradients:
12 oz bottle poured into a pint glass a cloudy rich orange amber appearance high level of carbonation with lots of perfect tiny bubbles great full white head s fruity hoppy very pleasant t sweet and citrusy at the front bitter and crisp on the way down really delicious but i do not care for the long and overly bitter aftertaste overall an interesting and above average offering m carbonation from start to end bubbly and crisp full bodied and somewhat chewy d easy to reccomend and a pleasure to drinkWith LIME:
12 oz bottle poured into a pint glass a cloudy rich orange amber appearance high level of carbonation with lots of perfect tiny bubbles great full white head s fruity hoppy very pleasant t sweet and citrusy at the front bitter and crisp on the way down really delicious but i do not care for the long and overly bitter aftertaste overall an interesting and above average offering m carbonation from start to end bubbly and crisp full bodied and somewhat chewy d easy to reccomend and a pleasure to drinkWith Perturbative Baseline:
12 oz bottle poured into a pint glass a cloudy rich orange amber appearance high level of carbonation with lots of perfect tiny bubbles great full white head s fruity hoppy very pleasant t sweet and citrusy at the front bitter and crisp on the way down really delicious but i do not care for the long and overly bitter aftertaste overall an interesting and above average offering m carbonation from start to end bubbly and crisp full bodied and somewhat chewy d easy to reccomend and a pleasure to drinkExample 661
Rationale length SIS = [2, 3]With SIS Method:
served in a brandy snifter murky chestnut colored with an inch high light brown thick head that slowly recedes leaving a ring of large bubbles around the inside edges of the glass inviting and rich aroma of baked rhubarb honey ripe fruit and hoppy bitters big flavor of fig and prune some tangy cherry balance of caramel and hops upfront some molasses and roasty malt punctuated by alcohol warmth finishes with a flourish of hops mildly sweet more prune in the finish full mouthfeel not too carbonated thick just this side of syrupy pretty drinkable but it 's a sipper with all that vapor rising upWith Integrated Gradients:
served in a brandy snifter murky chestnut colored with an inch high light brown thick head that slowly recedes leaving a ring of large bubbles around the inside edges of the glass inviting and rich aroma of baked rhubarb honey ripe fruit and hoppy bitters big flavor of fig and prune some tangy cherry balance of caramel and hops upfront some molasses and roasty malt punctuated by alcohol warmth finishes with a flourish of hops mildly sweet more prune in the finish full mouthfeel not too carbonated thick just this side of syrupy pretty drinkable but it 's a sipper with all that vapor rising upWith LIME:
served in a brandy snifter murky chestnut colored with an inch high light brown thick head that slowly recedes leaving a ring of large bubbles around the inside edges of the glass inviting and rich aroma of baked rhubarb honey ripe fruit and hoppy bitters big flavor of fig and prune some tangy cherry balance of caramel and hops upfront some molasses and roasty malt punctuated by alcohol warmth finishes with a flourish of hops mildly sweet more prune in the finish full mouthfeel not too carbonated thick just this side of syrupy pretty drinkable but it 's a sipper with all that vapor rising upWith Perturbative Baseline:
served in a brandy snifter murky chestnut colored with an inch high light brown thick head that slowly recedes leaving a ring of large bubbles around the inside edges of the glass inviting and rich aroma of baked rhubarb honey ripe fruit and hoppy bitters big flavor of fig and prune some tangy cherry balance of caramel and hops upfront some molasses and roasty malt punctuated by alcohol warmth finishes with a flourish of hops mildly sweet more prune in the finish full mouthfeel not too carbonated thick just this side of syrupy pretty drinkable but it 's a sipper with all that vapor rising upExample 662
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
thanks to for sharing this bottle pours a murky orangish brown color with a white head the aroma is tart lemons the flavor is tart lemons with some oak aged character the beer finishes very dry medium mouthfeel and medium carbonationWith Integrated Gradients:
thanks to for sharing this bottle pours a murky orangish brown color with a white head the aroma is tart lemons the flavor is tart lemons with some oak aged character the beer finishes very dry medium mouthfeel and medium carbonationWith LIME:
thanks to for sharing this bottle pours a murky orangish brown color with a white head the aroma is tart lemons the flavor is tart lemons with some oak aged character the beer finishes very dry medium mouthfeel and medium carbonationWith Perturbative Baseline:
thanks to for sharing this bottle pours a murky orangish brown color with a white head the aroma is tart lemons the flavor is tart lemons with some oak aged character the beer finishes very dry medium mouthfeel and medium carbonationExample 664
Rationale length SIS = [2, 3]With SIS Method:
on tap at the brewpub december 27 2010 pours a dark brown color with a good tan head that leaves behind a bit of lacing and sticks around for awhile the nose is really nice and chocolatey really love the level they 've used under that a bit of roasted malt but this was mostly about the chocolate the taste is n't quite as nice though the chocolate notes really still stand out the feel was quite nice with a full body pretty viscous for what it is drinks quite well i 'm a big fanWith Integrated Gradients:
on tap at the brewpub december 27 2010 pours a dark brown color with a good tan head that leaves behind a bit of lacing and sticks around for awhile the nose is really nice and chocolatey really love the level they 've used under that a bit of roasted malt but this was mostly about the chocolate the taste is n't quite as nice though the chocolate notes really still stand out the feel was quite nice with a full body pretty viscous for what it is drinks quite well i 'm a big fanWith LIME:
on tap at the brewpub december 27 2010 pours a dark brown color with a good tan head that leaves behind a bit of lacing and sticks around for awhile the nose is really nice and chocolatey really love the level they 've used under that a bit of roasted malt but this was mostly about the chocolate the taste is n't quite as nice though the chocolate notes really still stand out the feel was quite nice with a full body pretty viscous for what it is drinks quite well i 'm a big fanWith Perturbative Baseline:
on tap at the brewpub december 27 2010 pours a dark brown color with a good tan head that leaves behind a bit of lacing and sticks around for awhile the nose is really nice and chocolatey really love the level they 've used under that a bit of roasted malt but this was mostly about the chocolate the taste is n't quite as nice though the chocolate notes really still stand out the feel was quite nice with a full body pretty viscous for what it is drinks quite well i 'm a big fanExample 666
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
poured from a 12 ounce bottle into a chimay goblet best by date 09 24 12 appearance pours an opaque golden orange with a 1 4 finger foamy white head which dissipates almost instantly no lacing at all smell quite sweet with banana yeast and citrus dominating with just a hint of phenols taste yeast and malt up front followed by a burst of banana and citrus esters in the middle then finishes with malt and dry phenols aftertaste is a mixture of sour citrus and phenols the high alcohol is well hidden by the tremendous flavor of the beer mouthfeel medium bodied with a high amount of carbonation the carbonation bursts through from the get go drinkability excellent drinkability you do n't really notice the alcohol at all so this one could very well sneak up on you overall excellent beer overall buy it if you see it it is one i thoroughly enjoyedWith Integrated Gradients:
poured from a 12 ounce bottle into a chimay goblet best by date 09 24 12 appearance pours an opaque golden orange with a 1 4 finger foamy white head which dissipates almost instantly no lacing at all smell quite sweet with banana yeast and citrus dominating with just a hint of phenols taste yeast and malt up front followed by a burst of banana and citrus esters in the middle then finishes with malt and dry phenols aftertaste is a mixture of sour citrus and phenols the high alcohol is well hidden by the tremendous flavor of the beer mouthfeel medium bodied with a high amount of carbonation the carbonation bursts through from the get go drinkability excellent drinkability you do n't really notice the alcohol at all so this one could very well sneak up on you overall excellent beer overall buy it if you see it it is one i thoroughly enjoyedWith LIME:
poured from a 12 ounce bottle into a chimay goblet best by date 09 24 12 appearance pours an opaque golden orange with a 1 4 finger foamy white head which dissipates almost instantly no lacing at all smell quite sweet with banana yeast and citrus dominating with just a hint of phenols taste yeast and malt up front followed by a burst of banana and citrus esters in the middle then finishes with malt and dry phenols aftertaste is a mixture of sour citrus and phenols the high alcohol is well hidden by the tremendous flavor of the beer mouthfeel medium bodied with a high amount of carbonation the carbonation bursts through from the get go drinkability excellent drinkability you do n't really notice the alcohol at all so this one could very well sneak up on you overall excellent beer overall buy it if you see it it is one i thoroughly enjoyedWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured from a 12 ounce bottle into a chimay goblet best by date 09 24 12 appearance pours an opaque golden orange with a 1 4 finger foamy white head which dissipates almost instantly no lacing at all smell quite sweet with banana yeast and citrus dominating with just a hint of phenols taste yeast and malt up front followed by a burst of banana and citrus esters in the middle then finishes with malt and dry phenols aftertaste is a mixture of sour citrus and phenols the high alcohol is well hidden by the tremendous flavor of the beer mouthfeel medium bodied with a high amount of carbonation the carbonation bursts through from the get go drinkability excellent drinkability you do n't really notice the alcohol at all so this one could very well sneak up on you overall excellent beer overall buy it if you see it it is one i thoroughly enjoyedExample 672
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
poured from a bottle into a pint glass came out with a nice clean clear look with a good size head that did not last long it has little to no lacing was at first really smooth with a slightly bitter finish it also has some good carbonation the smell was great and probably was my favorite part of this beer all around good beerWith Integrated Gradients:
poured from a bottle into a pint glass came out with a nice clean clear look with a good size head that did not last long it has little to no lacing was at first really smooth with a slightly bitter finish it also has some good carbonation the smell was great and probably was my favorite part of this beer all around good beerWith LIME:
poured from a bottle into a pint glass came out with a nice clean clear look with a good size head that did not last long it has little to no lacing was at first really smooth with a slightly bitter finish it also has some good carbonation the smell was great and probably was my favorite part of this beer all around good beerWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured from a bottle into a pint glass came out with a nice clean clear look with a good size head that did not last long it has little to no lacing was at first really smooth with a slightly bitter finish it also has some good carbonation the smell was great and probably was my favorite part of this beer all around good beerExample 675
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
shoes 22 oz bottle into snifter pour is opaque with a massive mocha colored head that took its time to sink into a wisp atop some nice lacing around the sides of the glass aroma has hints of licorice brown sugar and molasses with enough espresso and cocoa to go around some pine like hops balance things out nicely nicely hopped somewhat agressive with lots of pine and some grapefruit rind coffee and dark chocolate are present in the flavor with some anise lingering about no trace of the 12 5 abv which is very surprising excellent offering reminds me a bit of goose island 's with the abundant hopping ca n't believe it in at 12 5 abv hardly a trace of it in the flavor well doneWith Integrated Gradients:
shoes 22 oz bottle into snifter pour is opaque with a massive mocha colored head that took its time to sink into a wisp atop some nice lacing around the sides of the glass aroma has hints of licorice brown sugar and molasses with enough espresso and cocoa to go around some pine like hops balance things out nicely nicely hopped somewhat agressive with lots of pine and some grapefruit rind coffee and dark chocolate are present in the flavor with some anise lingering about no trace of the 12 5 abv which is very surprising excellent offering reminds me a bit of goose island 's with the abundant hopping ca n't believe it in at 12 5 abv hardly a trace of it in the flavor well doneWith LIME:
shoes 22 oz bottle into snifter pour is opaque with a massive mocha colored head that took its time to sink into a wisp atop some nice lacing around the sides of the glass aroma has hints of licorice brown sugar and molasses with enough espresso and cocoa to go around some pine like hops balance things out nicely nicely hopped somewhat agressive with lots of pine and some grapefruit rind coffee and dark chocolate are present in the flavor with some anise lingering about no trace of the 12 5 abv which is very surprising excellent offering reminds me a bit of goose island 's with the abundant hopping ca n't believe it in at 12 5 abv hardly a trace of it in the flavor well doneWith Perturbative Baseline:
shoes 22 oz bottle into snifter pour is opaque with a massive mocha colored head that took its time to sink into a wisp atop some nice lacing around the sides of the glass aroma has hints of licorice brown sugar and molasses with enough espresso and cocoa to go around some pine like hops balance things out nicely nicely hopped somewhat agressive with lots of pine and some grapefruit rind coffee and dark chocolate are present in the flavor with some anise lingering about no trace of the 12 5 abv which is very surprising excellent offering reminds me a bit of goose island 's with the abundant hopping ca n't believe it in at 12 5 abv hardly a trace of it in the flavor well doneExample 677
Rationale length SIS = [2, 2]With SIS Method:
picked this up over christmas have n't gotten around to drinking it till now in march absolutely lovely looking beer pours out a clear walnut color with a good finger of foam topping it frothy and lasting smells pleasantly malty with nice notes of vanilla extreme vanilla bean flavor overwhelming everything else i consider myself a fan of vanilla but this is just too overwhelmingly vanilla no subtlety no craft such promise such failure i ended up pouring about half of the beer down the drainWith Integrated Gradients:
picked this up over christmas have n't gotten around to drinking it till now in march absolutely lovely looking beer pours out a clear walnut color with a good finger of foam topping it frothy and lasting smells pleasantly malty with nice notes of vanilla extreme vanilla bean flavor overwhelming everything else i consider myself a fan of vanilla but this is just too overwhelmingly vanilla no subtlety no craft such promise such failure i ended up pouring about half of the beer down the drainWith LIME:
picked this up over christmas have n't gotten around to drinking it till now in march absolutely lovely looking beer pours out a clear walnut color with a good finger of foam topping it frothy and lasting smells pleasantly malty with nice notes of vanilla extreme vanilla bean flavor overwhelming everything else i consider myself a fan of vanilla but this is just too overwhelmingly vanilla no subtlety no craft such promise such failure i ended up pouring about half of the beer down the drainWith Perturbative Baseline:
picked this up over christmas have n't gotten around to drinking it till now in march absolutely lovely looking beer pours out a clear walnut color with a good finger of foam topping it frothy and lasting smells pleasantly malty with nice notes of vanilla extreme vanilla bean flavor overwhelming everything else i consider myself a fan of vanilla but this is just too overwhelmingly vanilla no subtlety no craft such promise such failure i ended up pouring about half of the beer down the drainExample 678
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
22oz bottle into a snifter this was an extra from a kind trader and something i 've never tried before the beer pours a black with off white head there are touches of brown and red in the mix the head quickly subsides and does n't leave much lace the beer smells strongly of bakers chocolate with a touch of coffee and even some dark fruit there 's also some noticeable booze but it 's nothing horrible i 'm also getting a touch of sourness but this is n't infected more of an acidity from the roast the taste is really strong roast with some nuanced complimentary flavors and a bit of booze there 's a nice touch of hop bitterness as well but the focus is on the chocolate and coffee flavors backed up with a sweet malt base there are some notes of fig and prune plus some licorice that give this depth the beer has a thick body and low carb in it coming across as a touch syrupy there is some lingering roast in the finish and some sweetness this beer is decent and enjoyable but southern tier choklat blows it out of the waterWith Integrated Gradients:
22oz bottle into a snifter this was an extra from a kind trader and something i 've never tried before the beer pours a black with off white head there are touches of brown and red in the mix the head quickly subsides and does n't leave much lace the beer smells strongly of bakers chocolate with a touch of coffee and even some dark fruit there 's also some noticeable booze but it 's nothing horrible i 'm also getting a touch of sourness but this is n't infected more of an acidity from the roast the taste is really strong roast with some nuanced complimentary flavors and a bit of booze there 's a nice touch of hop bitterness as well but the focus is on the chocolate and coffee flavors backed up with a sweet malt base there are some notes of fig and prune plus some licorice that give this depth the beer has a thick body and low carb in it coming across as a touch syrupy there is some lingering roast in the finish and some sweetness this beer is decent and enjoyable but southern tier choklat blows it out of the waterWith LIME:
22oz bottle into a snifter this was an extra from a kind trader and something i 've never tried before the beer pours a black with off white head there are touches of brown and red in the mix the head quickly subsides and does n't leave much lace the beer smells strongly of bakers chocolate with a touch of coffee and even some dark fruit there 's also some noticeable booze but it 's nothing horrible i 'm also getting a touch of sourness but this is n't infected more of an acidity from the roast the taste is really strong roast with some nuanced complimentary flavors and a bit of booze there 's a nice touch of hop bitterness as well but the focus is on the chocolate and coffee flavors backed up with a sweet malt base there are some notes of fig and prune plus some licorice that give this depth the beer has a thick body and low carb in it coming across as a touch syrupy there is some lingering roast in the finish and some sweetness this beer is decent and enjoyable but southern tier choklat blows it out of the waterWith Perturbative Baseline:
22oz bottle into a snifter this was an extra from a kind trader and something i 've never tried before the beer pours a black with off white head there are touches of brown and red in the mix the head quickly subsides and does n't leave much lace the beer smells strongly of bakers chocolate with a touch of coffee and even some dark fruit there 's also some noticeable booze but it 's nothing horrible i 'm also getting a touch of sourness but this is n't infected more of an acidity from the roast the taste is really strong roast with some nuanced complimentary flavors and a bit of booze there 's a nice touch of hop bitterness as well but the focus is on the chocolate and coffee flavors backed up with a sweet malt base there are some notes of fig and prune plus some licorice that give this depth the beer has a thick body and low carb in it coming across as a touch syrupy there is some lingering roast in the finish and some sweetness this beer is decent and enjoyable but southern tier choklat blows it out of the waterExample 679
Rationale length SIS = [1, 1, 4]With SIS Method:
received in trade with thanks again bottle states spring 2006 served a bit below room right into a nonic tan head rose and fell and lingers on the surface the body is black oily and completely opaque smells is robust salty smoky earthy maybe some brown sugar dirty coffee hints of caramel and that slight anise character typical in some ris but subtle and perfectly executed taste is big chewy meaty yet immediately approachable i get an excellent roasted flavor colored by a nutty character that makes it sort of pop in my mouth bitterness is perfectly balanced definitely not as aggressive as some but provides tasteful ballast mouthfeel is wonderful well balanced surly and big yet so tasty and easy to drink this great offering starts aromatic and tasty and ends in very welcome alcohol warmth i am very pleased to have had this brew great companion on a cold night a simply great brew from a great brewery god i wish i could get a case and do as theyWith Integrated Gradients:
received in trade with thanks again bottle states spring 2006 served a bit below room right into a nonic tan head rose and fell and lingers on the surface the body is black oily and completely opaque smells is robust salty smoky earthy maybe some brown sugar dirty coffee hints of caramel and that slight anise character typical in some ris but subtle and perfectly executed taste is big chewy meaty yet immediately approachable i get an excellent roasted flavor colored by a nutty character that makes it sort of pop in my mouth bitterness is perfectly balanced definitely not as aggressive as some but provides tasteful ballast mouthfeel is wonderful well balanced surly and big yet so tasty and easy to drink this great offering starts aromatic and tasty and ends in very welcome alcohol warmth i am very pleased to have had this brew great companion on a cold night a simply great brew from a great brewery god i wish i could get a case and do as theyWith LIME:
received in trade with thanks again bottle states spring 2006 served a bit below room right into a nonic tan head rose and fell and lingers on the surface the body is black oily and completely opaque smells is robust salty smoky earthy maybe some brown sugar dirty coffee hints of caramel and that slight anise character typical in some ris but subtle and perfectly executed taste is big chewy meaty yet immediately approachable i get an excellent roasted flavor colored by a nutty character that makes it sort of pop in my mouth bitterness is perfectly balanced definitely not as aggressive as some but provides tasteful ballast mouthfeel is wonderful well balanced surly and big yet so tasty and easy to drink this great offering starts aromatic and tasty and ends in very welcome alcohol warmth i am very pleased to have had this brew great companion on a cold night a simply great brew from a great brewery god i wish i could get a case and do as theyWith Perturbative Baseline:
received in trade with thanks again bottle states spring 2006 served a bit below room right into a nonic tan head rose and fell and lingers on the surface the body is black oily and completely opaque smells is robust salty smoky earthy maybe some brown sugar dirty coffee hints of caramel and that slight anise character typical in some ris but subtle and perfectly executed taste is big chewy meaty yet immediately approachable i get an excellent roasted flavor colored by a nutty character that makes it sort of pop in my mouth bitterness is perfectly balanced definitely not as aggressive as some but provides tasteful ballast mouthfeel is wonderful well balanced surly and big yet so tasty and easy to drink this great offering starts aromatic and tasty and ends in very welcome alcohol warmth i am very pleased to have had this brew great companion on a cold night a simply great brew from a great brewery god i wish i could get a case and do as theyExample 684
Rationale length SIS = [2, 3]With SIS Method:
an orange tea colored brew with a foamy head and decent bits of lacing throughout a fairly unique aroma of barbeque malt and piney hops very palatable blend the taste is a nice mellow mouthful of creamy malt and earthy hops again nicely and uniquely blended with a tasteful hint of alcohol at only 5 5 some deep toffee tones are there as well almost butterscotch sweet very drinkable carbonated but very nice body a dry bitter finish follows i like this one and will recommend to allWith Integrated Gradients:
an orange tea colored brew with a foamy head and decent bits of lacing throughout a fairly unique aroma of barbeque malt and piney hops very palatable blend the taste is a nice mellow mouthful of creamy malt and earthy hops again nicely and uniquely blended with a tasteful hint of alcohol at only 5 5 some deep toffee tones are there as well almost butterscotch sweet very drinkable carbonated but very nice body a dry bitter finish follows i like this one and will recommend to allWith LIME:
an orange tea colored brew with a foamy head and decent bits of lacing throughout a fairly unique aroma of barbeque malt and piney hops very palatable blend the taste is a nice mellow mouthful of creamy malt and earthy hops again nicely and uniquely blended with a tasteful hint of alcohol at only 5 5 some deep toffee tones are there as well almost butterscotch sweet very drinkable carbonated but very nice body a dry bitter finish follows i like this one and will recommend to allWith Perturbative Baseline:
an orange tea colored brew with a foamy head and decent bits of lacing throughout a fairly unique aroma of barbeque malt and piney hops very palatable blend the taste is a nice mellow mouthful of creamy malt and earthy hops again nicely and uniquely blended with a tasteful hint of alcohol at only 5 5 some deep toffee tones are there as well almost butterscotch sweet very drinkable carbonated but very nice body a dry bitter finish follows i like this one and will recommend to allExample 685
Rationale length SIS = [3, 2]With SIS Method:
had this dandy a of times nice bomber bottle that poured nice and smooth nice carbonation and head about one inch nice rich smell tasted good with rich malt flavors that are well balanced with hops medium reddish brown in color quite nice lacing down my glass i liked this beer and pick one up once in a while to re enjoy up and outWith Integrated Gradients:
had this dandy a of times nice bomber bottle that poured nice and smooth nice carbonation and head about one inch nice rich smell tasted good with rich malt flavors that are well balanced with hops medium reddish brown in color quite nice lacing down my glass i liked this beer and pick one up once in a while to re enjoy up and outWith LIME:
had this dandy a of times nice bomber bottle that poured nice and smooth nice carbonation and head about one inch nice rich smell tasted good with rich malt flavors that are well balanced with hops medium reddish brown in color quite nice lacing down my glass i liked this beer and pick one up once in a while to re enjoy up and outWith Perturbative Baseline:
had this dandy a of times nice bomber bottle that poured nice and smooth nice carbonation and head about one inch nice rich smell tasted good with rich malt flavors that are well balanced with hops medium reddish brown in color quite nice lacing down my glass i liked this beer and pick one up once in a while to re enjoy up and outExample 686
Rationale length SIS = [2, 3, 1, 1, 3]With SIS Method:
bomber into goblet on 12 19 08 courtesy of a medium amber light copper colored body with half a finger of off white head and modest carbonation head flared up to a fluffy cap with each swirl of the glass s huge west coast nose with piney and grapefruit hops supported by caramel malt big pungent hop nose t extremely aggressive hoppy character for a plain old ipa with plenty of pine resin and citrus hop bitterness there 's also a bit of sweet caramel malt present but the hops definitely supreme here m medium body with oily texture and a dry bitter finish that lingers on the palate for quite a while d man this was hoppier than some ipas i 've had in the past this one 's bitter so pucker upWith Integrated Gradients:
bomber into goblet on 12 19 08 courtesy of a medium amber light copper colored body with half a finger of off white head and modest carbonation head flared up to a fluffy cap with each swirl of the glass s huge west coast nose with piney and grapefruit hops supported by caramel malt big pungent hop nose t extremely aggressive hoppy character for a plain old ipa with plenty of pine resin and citrus hop bitterness there 's also a bit of sweet caramel malt present but the hops definitely supreme here m medium body with oily texture and a dry bitter finish that lingers on the palate for quite a while d man this was hoppier than some ipas i 've had in the past this one 's bitter so pucker upWith LIME:
bomber into goblet on 12 19 08 courtesy of a medium amber light copper colored body with half a finger of off white head and modest carbonation head flared up to a fluffy cap with each swirl of the glass s huge west coast nose with piney and grapefruit hops supported by caramel malt big pungent hop nose t extremely aggressive hoppy character for a plain old ipa with plenty of pine resin and citrus hop bitterness there 's also a bit of sweet caramel malt present but the hops definitely supreme here m medium body with oily texture and a dry bitter finish that lingers on the palate for quite a while d man this was hoppier than some ipas i 've had in the past this one 's bitter so pucker upWith Perturbative Baseline:
bomber into goblet on 12 19 08 courtesy of a medium amber light copper colored body with half a finger of off white head and modest carbonation head flared up to a fluffy cap with each swirl of the glass s huge west coast nose with piney and grapefruit hops supported by caramel malt big pungent hop nose t extremely aggressive hoppy character for a plain old ipa with plenty of pine resin and citrus hop bitterness there 's also a bit of sweet caramel malt present but the hops definitely supreme here m medium body with oily texture and a dry bitter finish that lingers on the palate for quite a while d man this was hoppier than some ipas i 've had in the past this one 's bitter so pucker upExample 689
Rationale length SIS = [1, 2]With SIS Method:
a straw yellow with hefe cloudiness about a half inch of head that does not fast and leaves a good amount of lacing s sweet bannana aroma yeasty smell that all hefes have is very present and very nice t the bannana flavor that the aroma hinted at comes out theres a nice lemony tart flavor and the wheat flavor really compliments the other flavors well m medium bodied with above average carbonation overall this is my favorite hefe very enjoyable and very refreshingWith Integrated Gradients:
a straw yellow with hefe cloudiness about a half inch of head that does not fast and leaves a good amount of lacing s sweet bannana aroma yeasty smell that all hefes have is very present and very nice t the bannana flavor that the aroma hinted at comes out theres a nice lemony tart flavor and the wheat flavor really compliments the other flavors well m medium bodied with above average carbonation overall this is my favorite hefe very enjoyable and very refreshingWith LIME:
a straw yellow with hefe cloudiness about a half inch of head that does not fast and leaves a good amount of lacing s sweet bannana aroma yeasty smell that all hefes have is very present and very nice t the bannana flavor that the aroma hinted at comes out theres a nice lemony tart flavor and the wheat flavor really compliments the other flavors well m medium bodied with above average carbonation overall this is my favorite hefe very enjoyable and very refreshingWith Perturbative Baseline:
a straw yellow with hefe cloudiness about a half inch of head that does not fast and leaves a good amount of lacing s sweet bannana aroma yeasty smell that all hefes have is very present and very nice t the bannana flavor that the aroma hinted at comes out theres a nice lemony tart flavor and the wheat flavor really compliments the other flavors well m medium bodied with above average carbonation overall this is my favorite hefe very enjoyable and very refreshingExample 690
Rationale length SIS = [3, 1, 2, 3]With SIS Method:
4 13 2005 7 99 750 ml 10 00 production date 11 23 2004 pours a dark brown with hints of red intermingled fine bubbles line the glass and lead to a medium tan white head that settles rapidly leaving no lace mildly piquant with scents of ripe fig and tropical fruits an assertive sweetness from candied sugar presents itself as well slightly masking a healthy dose of alcohol rich ripe fruit swirls on the tongue with it plum cherry and a touch of sweetness fairly reminiscent of chose but with a touch more alcohol presence mouthfeel is viscous and sticky with a slight mouth puckering tartness in the finish this is an excellent offering yet again from unibroue alcohol is expertly masked making this deceptively drinkableWith Integrated Gradients:
4 13 2005 7 99 750 ml 10 00 production date 11 23 2004 pours a dark brown with hints of red intermingled fine bubbles line the glass and lead to a medium tan white head that settles rapidly leaving no lace mildly piquant with scents of ripe fig and tropical fruits an assertive sweetness from candied sugar presents itself as well slightly masking a healthy dose of alcohol rich ripe fruit swirls on the tongue with it plum cherry and a touch of sweetness fairly reminiscent of chose but with a touch more alcohol presence mouthfeel is viscous and sticky with a slight mouth puckering tartness in the finish this is an excellent offering yet again from unibroue alcohol is expertly masked making this deceptively drinkableWith LIME:
4 13 2005 7 99 750 ml 10 00 production date 11 23 2004 pours a dark brown with hints of red intermingled fine bubbles line the glass and lead to a medium tan white head that settles rapidly leaving no lace mildly piquant with scents of ripe fig and tropical fruits an assertive sweetness from candied sugar presents itself as well slightly masking a healthy dose of alcohol rich ripe fruit swirls on the tongue with it plum cherry and a touch of sweetness fairly reminiscent of chose but with a touch more alcohol presence mouthfeel is viscous and sticky with a slight mouth puckering tartness in the finish this is an excellent offering yet again from unibroue alcohol is expertly masked making this deceptively drinkableWith Perturbative Baseline:
4 13 2005 7 99 750 ml 10 00 production date 11 23 2004 pours a dark brown with hints of red intermingled fine bubbles line the glass and lead to a medium tan white head that settles rapidly leaving no lace mildly piquant with scents of ripe fig and tropical fruits an assertive sweetness from candied sugar presents itself as well slightly masking a healthy dose of alcohol rich ripe fruit swirls on the tongue with it plum cherry and a touch of sweetness fairly reminiscent of chose but with a touch more alcohol presence mouthfeel is viscous and sticky with a slight mouth puckering tartness in the finish this is an excellent offering yet again from unibroue alcohol is expertly masked making this deceptively drinkableExample 693
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
22oz bottle into tulip pint a pours a clear but fairly dark amber with an off white head that has fair retention and some light rising carbonation s very strong bread upfront with some faint hop bitterness to the finish t more fresh baked bread with some very lightly roasted malt as well as more light almost herbal hop bitterness in the finish m medium to full body with good carbonation d a nice change of pace with a very bready backing and unique flavor though still very approachable and easy to enjoy this is my first of this style though i was able to pick up the tea like hop flavor mentioned in the style descriptionWith Integrated Gradients:
22oz bottle into tulip pint a pours a clear but fairly dark amber with an off white head that has fair retention and some light rising carbonation s very strong bread upfront with some faint hop bitterness to the finish t more fresh baked bread with some very lightly roasted malt as well as more light almost herbal hop bitterness in the finish m medium to full body with good carbonation d a nice change of pace with a very bready backing and unique flavor though still very approachable and easy to enjoy this is my first of this style though i was able to pick up the tea like hop flavor mentioned in the style descriptionWith LIME:
22oz bottle into tulip pint a pours a clear but fairly dark amber with an off white head that has fair retention and some light rising carbonation s very strong bread upfront with some faint hop bitterness to the finish t more fresh baked bread with some very lightly roasted malt as well as more light almost herbal hop bitterness in the finish m medium to full body with good carbonation d a nice change of pace with a very bready backing and unique flavor though still very approachable and easy to enjoy this is my first of this style though i was able to pick up the tea like hop flavor mentioned in the style descriptionWith Perturbative Baseline:
22oz bottle into tulip pint a pours a clear but fairly dark amber with an off white head that has fair retention and some light rising carbonation s very strong bread upfront with some faint hop bitterness to the finish t more fresh baked bread with some very lightly roasted malt as well as more light almost herbal hop bitterness in the finish m medium to full body with good carbonation d a nice change of pace with a very bready backing and unique flavor though still very approachable and easy to enjoy this is my first of this style though i was able to pick up the tea like hop flavor mentioned in the style descriptionExample 703
Rationale length SIS = [2, 3]With SIS Method:
pours a straw colored hazy golden yellow with a vibrant foamy white head of big carbonation quickly dissipating leaving little lacing in the glass the fresh pleasant hop aroma wafts from the glass featuring floral scents and citrus zest also a hint of straw or grass and just a touch earthy big floral hops wheat yeast perhaps just a hint of pepper and lemon or similar citrus flavor generous carbonation light to medium bodied and a great palate this is a great beer for everyone enough flavor for the true beer lover but no so aggressive it turns away the novice also extremely easy to drink a fewWith Integrated Gradients:
pours a straw colored hazy golden yellow with a vibrant foamy white head of big carbonation quickly dissipating leaving little lacing in the glass the fresh pleasant hop aroma wafts from the glass featuring floral scents and citrus zest also a hint of straw or grass and just a touch earthy big floral hops wheat yeast perhaps just a hint of pepper and lemon or similar citrus flavor generous carbonation light to medium bodied and a great palate this is a great beer for everyone enough flavor for the true beer lover but no so aggressive it turns away the novice also extremely easy to drink a fewWith LIME:
pours a straw colored hazy golden yellow with a vibrant foamy white head of big carbonation quickly dissipating leaving little lacing in the glass the fresh pleasant hop aroma wafts from the glass featuring floral scents and citrus zest also a hint of straw or grass and just a touch earthy big floral hops wheat yeast perhaps just a hint of pepper and lemon or similar citrus flavor generous carbonation light to medium bodied and a great palate this is a great beer for everyone enough flavor for the true beer lover but no so aggressive it turns away the novice also extremely easy to drink a fewWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours a straw colored hazy golden yellow with a vibrant foamy white head of big carbonation quickly dissipating leaving little lacing in the glass the fresh pleasant hop aroma wafts from the glass featuring floral scents and citrus zest also a hint of straw or grass and just a touch earthy big floral hops wheat yeast perhaps just a hint of pepper and lemon or similar citrus flavor generous carbonation light to medium bodied and a great palate this is a great beer for everyone enough flavor for the true beer lover but no so aggressive it turns away the novice also extremely easy to drink a fewExample 707
Rationale length SIS = [3, 3]With SIS Method:
2010 bottle served cool in a st b goblet a casual pour yielded a finger of light beige head atop a cloudy brown liquid the color of cider in the fall the head faded fast leaving little to no lacing the aroma was rich with sweet malt candied dark fruit and an earthiness that images of being outdoors in a forest the taste followed the nose closely figs and plums sugary sweet malts and a slight spiciness with a light alcohol finish the mouthfeel was pleasant it was full bodied with medium but pronounced carbonation overall it was a very satisfying beer to sit and slowly enjoyWith Integrated Gradients:
2010 bottle served cool in a st b goblet a casual pour yielded a finger of light beige head atop a cloudy brown liquid the color of cider in the fall the head faded fast leaving little to no lacing the aroma was rich with sweet malt candied dark fruit and an earthiness that images of being outdoors in a forest the taste followed the nose closely figs and plums sugary sweet malts and a slight spiciness with a light alcohol finish the mouthfeel was pleasant it was full bodied with medium but pronounced carbonation overall it was a very satisfying beer to sit and slowly enjoyWith LIME:
2010 bottle served cool in a st b goblet a casual pour yielded a finger of light beige head atop a cloudy brown liquid the color of cider in the fall the head faded fast leaving little to no lacing the aroma was rich with sweet malt candied dark fruit and an earthiness that images of being outdoors in a forest the taste followed the nose closely figs and plums sugary sweet malts and a slight spiciness with a light alcohol finish the mouthfeel was pleasant it was full bodied with medium but pronounced carbonation overall it was a very satisfying beer to sit and slowly enjoyWith Perturbative Baseline:
2010 bottle served cool in a st b goblet a casual pour yielded a finger of light beige head atop a cloudy brown liquid the color of cider in the fall the head faded fast leaving little to no lacing the aroma was rich with sweet malt candied dark fruit and an earthiness that images of being outdoors in a forest the taste followed the nose closely figs and plums sugary sweet malts and a slight spiciness with a light alcohol finish the mouthfeel was pleasant it was full bodied with medium but pronounced carbonation overall it was a very satisfying beer to sit and slowly enjoyExample 709
Rationale length SIS = [2, 3]With SIS Method:
thanks to for giving me an opportunity to try this huge beer a almost a finger of tan head with a very aggressive pour pitch black with light brown only visible in the light some retention but no lacing s coffee beans bitter chocolate oatmeal and toasty notes t m huge espresso flavors like drinking a starbucks super viscous mouthfeel and low carbonation silky smooth to boot more coffee a burnt characteristic really comes out as the beer warms did i mention coffee d a great sipper but also incredibly drinkable for such a huge mouthfeel and flavor very tastyWith Integrated Gradients:
thanks to for giving me an opportunity to try this huge beer a almost a finger of tan head with a very aggressive pour pitch black with light brown only visible in the light some retention but no lacing s coffee beans bitter chocolate oatmeal and toasty notes t m huge espresso flavors like drinking a starbucks super viscous mouthfeel and low carbonation silky smooth to boot more coffee a burnt characteristic really comes out as the beer warms did i mention coffee d a great sipper but also incredibly drinkable for such a huge mouthfeel and flavor very tastyWith LIME:
thanks to for giving me an opportunity to try this huge beer a almost a finger of tan head with a very aggressive pour pitch black with light brown only visible in the light some retention but no lacing s coffee beans bitter chocolate oatmeal and toasty notes t m huge espresso flavors like drinking a starbucks super viscous mouthfeel and low carbonation silky smooth to boot more coffee a burnt characteristic really comes out as the beer warms did i mention coffee d a great sipper but also incredibly drinkable for such a huge mouthfeel and flavor very tastyWith Perturbative Baseline:
thanks to for giving me an opportunity to try this huge beer a almost a finger of tan head with a very aggressive pour pitch black with light brown only visible in the light some retention but no lacing s coffee beans bitter chocolate oatmeal and toasty notes t m huge espresso flavors like drinking a starbucks super viscous mouthfeel and low carbonation silky smooth to boot more coffee a burnt characteristic really comes out as the beer warms did i mention coffee d a great sipper but also incredibly drinkable for such a huge mouthfeel and flavor very tastyExample 712
Rationale length SIS = [1, 1]With SIS Method:
pours fairly dark clear burgundy color with a nice tan head aroma is filled with earthy nutty malty goodness taste is similar roasted notes malty sweetness and just a touch of hops this beer is light to medium in body with very low carbonation low bitterness and that makes it very drinkable mouthfeel is pleasant this beer reminds me of scotland and great session beers of that country at 5 i personally think it 's too high to be a session beer but it is still very drinkable and enjoyable i think it 's very very goodWith Integrated Gradients:
pours fairly dark clear burgundy color with a nice tan head aroma is filled with earthy nutty malty goodness taste is similar roasted notes malty sweetness and just a touch of hops this beer is light to medium in body with very low carbonation low bitterness and that makes it very drinkable mouthfeel is pleasant this beer reminds me of scotland and great session beers of that country at 5 i personally think it 's too high to be a session beer but it is still very drinkable and enjoyable i think it 's very very goodWith LIME:
pours fairly dark clear burgundy color with a nice tan head aroma is filled with earthy nutty malty goodness taste is similar roasted notes malty sweetness and just a touch of hops this beer is light to medium in body with very low carbonation low bitterness and that makes it very drinkable mouthfeel is pleasant this beer reminds me of scotland and great session beers of that country at 5 i personally think it 's too high to be a session beer but it is still very drinkable and enjoyable i think it 's very very goodWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours fairly dark clear burgundy color with a nice tan head aroma is filled with earthy nutty malty goodness taste is similar roasted notes malty sweetness and just a touch of hops this beer is light to medium in body with very low carbonation low bitterness and that makes it very drinkable mouthfeel is pleasant this beer reminds me of scotland and great session beers of that country at 5 i personally think it 's too high to be a session beer but it is still very drinkable and enjoyable i think it 's very very goodExample 713
Rationale length SIS = [1, 1, 2, 3]With SIS Method:
appearance golden honey slightly orange it 's a little opaque it has a weak head with minimal retention smell a huge dose of bread pale malts there is a huge blast of very citric hops taste wow this taste great it has a good blend of cocoa malts very bitter piney hops slight tropical fruit sweetness very bitter finish mouthfeel medium bodied with a chalky finish drinkability good but not quite as enjoyable as the pliny the elder which she had beforeWith Integrated Gradients:
appearance golden honey slightly orange it 's a little opaque it has a weak head with minimal retention smell a huge dose of bread pale malts there is a huge blast of very citric hops taste wow this taste great it has a good blend of cocoa malts very bitter piney hops slight tropical fruit sweetness very bitter finish mouthfeel medium bodied with a chalky finish drinkability good but not quite as enjoyable as the pliny the elder which she had beforeWith LIME:
appearance golden honey slightly orange it 's a little opaque it has a weak head with minimal retention smell a huge dose of bread pale malts there is a huge blast of very citric hops taste wow this taste great it has a good blend of cocoa malts very bitter piney hops slight tropical fruit sweetness very bitter finish mouthfeel medium bodied with a chalky finish drinkability good but not quite as enjoyable as the pliny the elder which she had beforeWith Perturbative Baseline:
appearance golden honey slightly orange it 's a little opaque it has a weak head with minimal retention smell a huge dose of bread pale malts there is a huge blast of very citric hops taste wow this taste great it has a good blend of cocoa malts very bitter piney hops slight tropical fruit sweetness very bitter finish mouthfeel medium bodied with a chalky finish drinkability good but not quite as enjoyable as the pliny the elder which she had beforeExample 714
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
2010 bottle thanks to mike thanks mike 09 and 10 bottles pours pitch black with tan head aroma is coffee chocolate and dark fruit the 09 had more toffee caramel and butterscotch notes the 10 had more malt roastiness and hops heavy mouthfeel flavors followed the nose with both bottles there were complex layers of roast chocolate caramel and molasses the toffee caramel flavors were more pronounced in the 1 year aged bottle that 's why i preferred the aged bottle more both excellent beers it reminded me a lot of cigar city zhukov 's imperial stout great beerWith Integrated Gradients:
2010 bottle thanks to mike thanks mike 09 and 10 bottles pours pitch black with tan head aroma is coffee chocolate and dark fruit the 09 had more toffee caramel and butterscotch notes the 10 had more malt roastiness and hops heavy mouthfeel flavors followed the nose with both bottles there were complex layers of roast chocolate caramel and molasses the toffee caramel flavors were more pronounced in the 1 year aged bottle that 's why i preferred the aged bottle more both excellent beers it reminded me a lot of cigar city zhukov 's imperial stout great beerWith LIME:
2010 bottle thanks to mike thanks mike 09 and 10 bottles pours pitch black with tan head aroma is coffee chocolate and dark fruit the 09 had more toffee caramel and butterscotch notes the 10 had more malt roastiness and hops heavy mouthfeel flavors followed the nose with both bottles there were complex layers of roast chocolate caramel and molasses the toffee caramel flavors were more pronounced in the 1 year aged bottle that 's why i preferred the aged bottle more both excellent beers it reminded me a lot of cigar city zhukov 's imperial stout great beerWith Perturbative Baseline:
2010 bottle thanks to mike thanks mike 09 and 10 bottles pours pitch black with tan head aroma is coffee chocolate and dark fruit the 09 had more toffee caramel and butterscotch notes the 10 had more malt roastiness and hops heavy mouthfeel flavors followed the nose with both bottles there were complex layers of roast chocolate caramel and molasses the toffee caramel flavors were more pronounced in the 1 year aged bottle that 's why i preferred the aged bottle more both excellent beers it reminded me a lot of cigar city zhukov 's imperial stout great beerExample 727
Rationale length SIS = [2, 2]With SIS Method:
thanks to for opening this at a recent tasting a pours near black with a nice thin tan head s plenty of roasted malt characteristics alongside a nice blend of coffee and chocolate t coffee chocolate roasted malt hints of toffee and a small but existent hop presence m smooth medium body with good carbonation d very nice not normally one of my favorite styles but i loved the smooth nature of this alongside the very nice balance of coffee and chocolate flavorsWith Integrated Gradients:
thanks to for opening this at a recent tasting a pours near black with a nice thin tan head s plenty of roasted malt characteristics alongside a nice blend of coffee and chocolate t coffee chocolate roasted malt hints of toffee and a small but existent hop presence m smooth medium body with good carbonation d very nice not normally one of my favorite styles but i loved the smooth nature of this alongside the very nice balance of coffee and chocolate flavorsWith LIME:
thanks to for opening this at a recent tasting a pours near black with a nice thin tan head s plenty of roasted malt characteristics alongside a nice blend of coffee and chocolate t coffee chocolate roasted malt hints of toffee and a small but existent hop presence m smooth medium body with good carbonation d very nice not normally one of my favorite styles but i loved the smooth nature of this alongside the very nice balance of coffee and chocolate flavorsWith Perturbative Baseline:
thanks to for opening this at a recent tasting a pours near black with a nice thin tan head s plenty of roasted malt characteristics alongside a nice blend of coffee and chocolate t coffee chocolate roasted malt hints of toffee and a small but existent hop presence m smooth medium body with good carbonation d very nice not normally one of my favorite styles but i loved the smooth nature of this alongside the very nice balance of coffee and chocolate flavorsExample 740
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
a the pour is an amber sort of color with a nice finger 's worth of off white head s a very pleasant citrus hop aroma of grapefruits and oranges along with a very nice pine note a bit of sweet caramel malt underneath t there is a bit more malt sweetness than i generally prefer for an ipa but the piney hops provide a really excellent bitterness to the beer the citrus notes are more subtle but quite pleasant m medium both in terms of body and carbonation with a nice bitter finish d this was really nice and i always enjoy trying a beer from a new to me brewery i would definitely give this one another goWith Integrated Gradients:
a the pour is an amber sort of color with a nice finger 's worth of off white head s a very pleasant citrus hop aroma of grapefruits and oranges along with a very nice pine note a bit of sweet caramel malt underneath t there is a bit more malt sweetness than i generally prefer for an ipa but the piney hops provide a really excellent bitterness to the beer the citrus notes are more subtle but quite pleasant m medium both in terms of body and carbonation with a nice bitter finish d this was really nice and i always enjoy trying a beer from a new to me brewery i would definitely give this one another goWith LIME:
a the pour is an amber sort of color with a nice finger 's worth of off white head s a very pleasant citrus hop aroma of grapefruits and oranges along with a very nice pine note a bit of sweet caramel malt underneath t there is a bit more malt sweetness than i generally prefer for an ipa but the piney hops provide a really excellent bitterness to the beer the citrus notes are more subtle but quite pleasant m medium both in terms of body and carbonation with a nice bitter finish d this was really nice and i always enjoy trying a beer from a new to me brewery i would definitely give this one another goWith Perturbative Baseline:
a the pour is an amber sort of color with a nice finger 's worth of off white head s a very pleasant citrus hop aroma of grapefruits and oranges along with a very nice pine note a bit of sweet caramel malt underneath t there is a bit more malt sweetness than i generally prefer for an ipa but the piney hops provide a really excellent bitterness to the beer the citrus notes are more subtle but quite pleasant m medium both in terms of body and carbonation with a nice bitter finish d this was really nice and i always enjoy trying a beer from a new to me brewery i would definitely give this one another goExample 741
Rationale length SIS = [1, 2]With SIS Method:
12 oz a orange tinged light amber a nice head that does n't quite fully dissipate and leaves beautiful lacing down my mug s piney grapefruit hops that 's about it the low spot of the beer t love the flavor complexity of racer five initial pine grapefruit hops much like the nose but then it smooths out to a biscuit malt flavor with that wonderful apricot sweetness ends with a bitterness dryness that 's just enough to make you want the next sip m feels thicker than it looks with just enough carbonation almost creamy initially in the mouth d really really nice change up from most ipa 's highly drinkable i really enjoy this as a change up to the normal dogfish head 60 min smuttynose and victory hop devil that are readily available in my areaWith Integrated Gradients:
12 oz a orange tinged light amber a nice head that does n't quite fully dissipate and leaves beautiful lacing down my mug s piney grapefruit hops that 's about it the low spot of the beer t love the flavor complexity of racer five initial pine grapefruit hops much like the nose but then it smooths out to a biscuit malt flavor with that wonderful apricot sweetness ends with a bitterness dryness that 's just enough to make you want the next sip m feels thicker than it looks with just enough carbonation almost creamy initially in the mouth d really really nice change up from most ipa 's highly drinkable i really enjoy this as a change up to the normal dogfish head 60 min smuttynose and victory hop devil that are readily available in my areaWith LIME:
12 oz a orange tinged light amber a nice head that does n't quite fully dissipate and leaves beautiful lacing down my mug s piney grapefruit hops that 's about it the low spot of the beer t love the flavor complexity of racer five initial pine grapefruit hops much like the nose but then it smooths out to a biscuit malt flavor with that wonderful apricot sweetness ends with a bitterness dryness that 's just enough to make you want the next sip m feels thicker than it looks with just enough carbonation almost creamy initially in the mouth d really really nice change up from most ipa 's highly drinkable i really enjoy this as a change up to the normal dogfish head 60 min smuttynose and victory hop devil that are readily available in my areaWith Perturbative Baseline:
12 oz a orange tinged light amber a nice head that does n't quite fully dissipate and leaves beautiful lacing down my mug s piney grapefruit hops that 's about it the low spot of the beer t love the flavor complexity of racer five initial pine grapefruit hops much like the nose but then it smooths out to a biscuit malt flavor with that wonderful apricot sweetness ends with a bitterness dryness that 's just enough to make you want the next sip m feels thicker than it looks with just enough carbonation almost creamy initially in the mouth d really really nice change up from most ipa 's highly drinkable i really enjoy this as a change up to the normal dogfish head 60 min smuttynose and victory hop devil that are readily available in my areaExample 742
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
served in a hoegaarden glass at just over fridge temperature appearance pours a cloudy pale gold the head at about two fingers and settling to a fine mat looks like a good witbier solid in appearance smell bold no holds display of coriander spice and orange peel fresh and spritzy allagash does n't disappoint here really nice taste solid wheat notes maybe more but definitely there backed by the smooth coriander and beautifully floral hop character the beer has terrific balance and runs its course so for this style mouthfeel drinkability light and prickly in the beginning it in such a smooth easy way the spices and wheat character light but very distinctive and totally appropriate what a great witbier the best u s take on the styleWith Integrated Gradients:
served in a hoegaarden glass at just over fridge temperature appearance pours a cloudy pale gold the head at about two fingers and settling to a fine mat looks like a good witbier solid in appearance smell bold no holds display of coriander spice and orange peel fresh and spritzy allagash does n't disappoint here really nice taste solid wheat notes maybe more but definitely there backed by the smooth coriander and beautifully floral hop character the beer has terrific balance and runs its course so for this style mouthfeel drinkability light and prickly in the beginning it in such a smooth easy way the spices and wheat character light but very distinctive and totally appropriate what a great witbier the best u s take on the styleWith LIME:
served in a hoegaarden glass at just over fridge temperature appearance pours a cloudy pale gold the head at about two fingers and settling to a fine mat looks like a good witbier solid in appearance smell bold no holds display of coriander spice and orange peel fresh and spritzy allagash does n't disappoint here really nice taste solid wheat notes maybe more but definitely there backed by the smooth coriander and beautifully floral hop character the beer has terrific balance and runs its course so for this style mouthfeel drinkability light and prickly in the beginning it in such a smooth easy way the spices and wheat character light but very distinctive and totally appropriate what a great witbier the best u s take on the styleWith Perturbative Baseline:
served in a hoegaarden glass at just over fridge temperature appearance pours a cloudy pale gold the head at about two fingers and settling to a fine mat looks like a good witbier solid in appearance smell bold no holds display of coriander spice and orange peel fresh and spritzy allagash does n't disappoint here really nice taste solid wheat notes maybe more but definitely there backed by the smooth coriander and beautifully floral hop character the beer has terrific balance and runs its course so for this style mouthfeel drinkability light and prickly in the beginning it in such a smooth easy way the spices and wheat character light but very distinctive and totally appropriate what a great witbier the best u s take on the styleExample 745
Rationale length SIS = [2, 1, 2, 3]With SIS Method:
dark deep cloudy brown with a tan head sweet yeast apples grapes fruit honey malty honey caramel citrus fruit spice with a bit of alcohol delicious and complex nice long finish medium to full body with perfect carbonation goes down easy i drank a whole 750ml by myselfWith Integrated Gradients:
dark deep cloudy brown with a tan head sweet yeast apples grapes fruit honey malty honey caramel citrus fruit spice with a bit of alcohol delicious and complex nice long finish medium to full body with perfect carbonation goes down easy i drank a whole 750ml by myselfWith LIME:
dark deep cloudy brown with a tan head sweet yeast apples grapes fruit honey malty honey caramel citrus fruit spice with a bit of alcohol delicious and complex nice long finish medium to full body with perfect carbonation goes down easy i drank a whole 750ml by myselfWith Perturbative Baseline:
dark deep cloudy brown with a tan head sweet yeast apples grapes fruit honey malty honey caramel citrus fruit spice with a bit of alcohol delicious and complex nice long finish medium to full body with perfect carbonation goes down easy i drank a whole 750ml by myselfExample 753
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
amber head last to long s it smells so good and fruity i think it going to be sweet it like and other fruits t you can taste the fruit at first then the hoppyness hits you o agian i love this company i guess my expectations are so high because the story of this company i would definatly not pass this beer up must tryWith Integrated Gradients:
amber head last to long s it smells so good and fruity i think it going to be sweet it like and other fruits t you can taste the fruit at first then the hoppyness hits you o agian i love this company i guess my expectations are so high because the story of this company i would definatly not pass this beer up must tryWith LIME:
amber head last to long s it smells so good and fruity i think it going to be sweet it like and other fruits t you can taste the fruit at first then the hoppyness hits you o agian i love this company i guess my expectations are so high because the story of this company i would definatly not pass this beer up must tryWith Perturbative Baseline:
amber head last to long s it smells so good and fruity i think it going to be sweet it like and other fruits t you can taste the fruit at first then the hoppyness hits you o agian i love this company i guess my expectations are so high because the story of this company i would definatly not pass this beer up must tryExample 754
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
short tan head with poor retention smell is similar to darkness with the sweeter fruit aromas coming through there is a lot more roast which is a nice change of pace there is also a bit of smokiness that comes from british roasted malts more bitterness as a result of the roasted malts again a very slightly smoked flavor comes through which adds a nice layer to the taste medium bodied beer with perfect carbonation overall i went in to this one expecting not to like it but it ended up being one of my favorites much dryer than most of the highly rated imperial stouts on this site which i like and that added smoke really brings this to another levelWith Integrated Gradients:
short tan head with poor retention smell is similar to darkness with the sweeter fruit aromas coming through there is a lot more roast which is a nice change of pace there is also a bit of smokiness that comes from british roasted malts more bitterness as a result of the roasted malts again a very slightly smoked flavor comes through which adds a nice layer to the taste medium bodied beer with perfect carbonation overall i went in to this one expecting not to like it but it ended up being one of my favorites much dryer than most of the highly rated imperial stouts on this site which i like and that added smoke really brings this to another levelWith LIME:
short tan head with poor retention smell is similar to darkness with the sweeter fruit aromas coming through there is a lot more roast which is a nice change of pace there is also a bit of smokiness that comes from british roasted malts more bitterness as a result of the roasted malts again a very slightly smoked flavor comes through which adds a nice layer to the taste medium bodied beer with perfect carbonation overall i went in to this one expecting not to like it but it ended up being one of my favorites much dryer than most of the highly rated imperial stouts on this site which i like and that added smoke really brings this to another levelWith Perturbative Baseline:
short tan head with poor retention smell is similar to darkness with the sweeter fruit aromas coming through there is a lot more roast which is a nice change of pace there is also a bit of smokiness that comes from british roasted malts more bitterness as a result of the roasted malts again a very slightly smoked flavor comes through which adds a nice layer to the taste medium bodied beer with perfect carbonation overall i went in to this one expecting not to like it but it ended up being one of my favorites much dryer than most of the highly rated imperial stouts on this site which i like and that added smoke really brings this to another levelExample 755
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
pours a very hazy yellow with a hint of orange smells very citrusy hoppy and scared me originally when i sniffed it had all the makings of a pale ale how happily wrong i was has a very active bubbly white head that just looks great receding down the tulip glass damn good looking beer the taste is interesting syrupy sweet with a hint of malt and a lot of lemon grass pepper up front quite a good sized body for a mild beer finishes sweet as it began with some nice carbonation tingling on the tounge another gem from ommegangWith Integrated Gradients:
pours a very hazy yellow with a hint of orange smells very citrusy hoppy and scared me originally when i sniffed it had all the makings of a pale ale how happily wrong i was has a very active bubbly white head that just looks great receding down the tulip glass damn good looking beer the taste is interesting syrupy sweet with a hint of malt and a lot of lemon grass pepper up front quite a good sized body for a mild beer finishes sweet as it began with some nice carbonation tingling on the tounge another gem from ommegangWith LIME:
pours a very hazy yellow with a hint of orange smells very citrusy hoppy and scared me originally when i sniffed it had all the makings of a pale ale how happily wrong i was has a very active bubbly white head that just looks great receding down the tulip glass damn good looking beer the taste is interesting syrupy sweet with a hint of malt and a lot of lemon grass pepper up front quite a good sized body for a mild beer finishes sweet as it began with some nice carbonation tingling on the tounge another gem from ommegangWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours a very hazy yellow with a hint of orange smells very citrusy hoppy and scared me originally when i sniffed it had all the makings of a pale ale how happily wrong i was has a very active bubbly white head that just looks great receding down the tulip glass damn good looking beer the taste is interesting syrupy sweet with a hint of malt and a lot of lemon grass pepper up front quite a good sized body for a mild beer finishes sweet as it began with some nice carbonation tingling on the tounge another gem from ommegangExample 760
Rationale length SIS = [1, 2, 3, 2, 2]With SIS Method:
poured from a 750ml bottle into three snifters thanks to pops and for the a pours a pure evil black dark mocha rust colored foam loads of suspended sediment s big aromas of bitter dark chocolate fudge brownies and dark fruit drizzled with chocolate t see above with chocolate cake campfire ashes burnt espresso and chocolate covered cherries m creamy pillowy foam with a dry and ashy body huge notes of spicy hop bitterness sweet middle with a silky smooth finish that leads into some minor solvent alcohol astringency o made me want to kiss the goatWith Integrated Gradients:
poured from a 750ml bottle into three snifters thanks to pops and for the a pours a pure evil black dark mocha rust colored foam loads of suspended sediment s big aromas of bitter dark chocolate fudge brownies and dark fruit drizzled with chocolate t see above with chocolate cake campfire ashes burnt espresso and chocolate covered cherries m creamy pillowy foam with a dry and ashy body huge notes of spicy hop bitterness sweet middle with a silky smooth finish that leads into some minor solvent alcohol astringency o made me want to kiss the goatWith LIME:
poured from a 750ml bottle into three snifters thanks to pops and for the a pours a pure evil black dark mocha rust colored foam loads of suspended sediment s big aromas of bitter dark chocolate fudge brownies and dark fruit drizzled with chocolate t see above with chocolate cake campfire ashes burnt espresso and chocolate covered cherries m creamy pillowy foam with a dry and ashy body huge notes of spicy hop bitterness sweet middle with a silky smooth finish that leads into some minor solvent alcohol astringency o made me want to kiss the goatWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured from a 750ml bottle into three snifters thanks to pops and for the a pours a pure evil black dark mocha rust colored foam loads of suspended sediment s big aromas of bitter dark chocolate fudge brownies and dark fruit drizzled with chocolate t see above with chocolate cake campfire ashes burnt espresso and chocolate covered cherries m creamy pillowy foam with a dry and ashy body huge notes of spicy hop bitterness sweet middle with a silky smooth finish that leads into some minor solvent alcohol astringency o made me want to kiss the goatExample 772
Rationale length SIS = [1, 2]With SIS Method:
on tap at the monks ' kettle nice tight head that leaves heavy lacing bright orange color slightly cloudy a great complex aroma with orange bread and piney hops the taste combines a nicely balanced citrus fruitiness and bitterness with bready yeast flavors a juicy dangerously drinkable and complex brew well worth seeking outWith Integrated Gradients:
on tap at the monks ' kettle nice tight head that leaves heavy lacing bright orange color slightly cloudy a great complex aroma with orange bread and piney hops the taste combines a nicely balanced citrus fruitiness and bitterness with bready yeast flavors a juicy dangerously drinkable and complex brew well worth seeking outWith LIME:
on tap at the monks ' kettle nice tight head that leaves heavy lacing bright orange color slightly cloudy a great complex aroma with orange bread and piney hops the taste combines a nicely balanced citrus fruitiness and bitterness with bready yeast flavors a juicy dangerously drinkable and complex brew well worth seeking outWith Perturbative Baseline:
on tap at the monks ' kettle nice tight head that leaves heavy lacing bright orange color slightly cloudy a great complex aroma with orange bread and piney hops the taste combines a nicely balanced citrus fruitiness and bitterness with bready yeast flavors a juicy dangerously drinkable and complex brew well worth seeking outExample 775
Rationale length SIS = [2, 3, 3, 2, 3]With SIS Method:
a two fingers of sudsy white head the body is hazy golden brown s strong fruity spicy aroma of plums raisins almonds bananas cloves black pepper anise and a moderate level of wet mossy earthy funk complex aroma t bready banana flavor up front along with cloves and nutmeg some raisins and caramel appear in the middle and are replaced by molasses and chocolate in the finish along with a lingering tobacco note m medium thick body with very high carbonation and a dry finish d wow an amazingly complex beer there is a bit of a between the dark flavors in this beer and its relatively light color the carbonation borders on being a bit too high and the alcohol is kind of hot but these minor flaws are overshadowed by the complexity especially of the aroma overall i am quite impressed with this beer and i ca n't wait to try some more of de dolle 's other offeringsWith Integrated Gradients:
a two fingers of sudsy white head the body is hazy golden brown s strong fruity spicy aroma of plums raisins almonds bananas cloves black pepper anise and a moderate level of wet mossy earthy funk complex aroma t bready banana flavor up front along with cloves and nutmeg some raisins and caramel appear in the middle and are replaced by molasses and chocolate in the finish along with a lingering tobacco note m medium thick body with very high carbonation and a dry finish d wow an amazingly complex beer there is a bit of a between the dark flavors in this beer and its relatively light color the carbonation borders on being a bit too high and the alcohol is kind of hot but these minor flaws are overshadowed by the complexity especially of the aroma overall i am quite impressed with this beer and i ca n't wait to try some more of de dolle 's other offeringsWith LIME:
a two fingers of sudsy white head the body is hazy golden brown s strong fruity spicy aroma of plums raisins almonds bananas cloves black pepper anise and a moderate level of wet mossy earthy funk complex aroma t bready banana flavor up front along with cloves and nutmeg some raisins and caramel appear in the middle and are replaced by molasses and chocolate in the finish along with a lingering tobacco note m medium thick body with very high carbonation and a dry finish d wow an amazingly complex beer there is a bit of a between the dark flavors in this beer and its relatively light color the carbonation borders on being a bit too high and the alcohol is kind of hot but these minor flaws are overshadowed by the complexity especially of the aroma overall i am quite impressed with this beer and i ca n't wait to try some more of de dolle 's other offeringsWith Perturbative Baseline:
a two fingers of sudsy white head the body is hazy golden brown s strong fruity spicy aroma of plums raisins almonds bananas cloves black pepper anise and a moderate level of wet mossy earthy funk complex aroma t bready banana flavor up front along with cloves and nutmeg some raisins and caramel appear in the middle and are replaced by molasses and chocolate in the finish along with a lingering tobacco note m medium thick body with very high carbonation and a dry finish d wow an amazingly complex beer there is a bit of a between the dark flavors in this beer and its relatively light color the carbonation borders on being a bit too high and the alcohol is kind of hot but these minor flaws are overshadowed by the complexity especially of the aroma overall i am quite impressed with this beer and i ca n't wait to try some more of de dolle 's other offeringsExample 776
Rationale length SIS = [1, 2]With SIS Method:
pours a deep amber to black color with a light tan head in the aroma coffee and chocolate that is quite pronounced in the taste coffee dry chocolate and a hit of hoppy bitterness a small bite and medium bodied mouthfeel with a dry roasty coffee in the aftertaste a nice coffee and chocolate taste nice hop presence really freakin ' goodWith Integrated Gradients:
pours a deep amber to black color with a light tan head in the aroma coffee and chocolate that is quite pronounced in the taste coffee dry chocolate and a hit of hoppy bitterness a small bite and medium bodied mouthfeel with a dry roasty coffee in the aftertaste a nice coffee and chocolate taste nice hop presence really freakin ' goodWith LIME:
pours a deep amber to black color with a light tan head in the aroma coffee and chocolate that is quite pronounced in the taste coffee dry chocolate and a hit of hoppy bitterness a small bite and medium bodied mouthfeel with a dry roasty coffee in the aftertaste a nice coffee and chocolate taste nice hop presence really freakin ' goodWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours a deep amber to black color with a light tan head in the aroma coffee and chocolate that is quite pronounced in the taste coffee dry chocolate and a hit of hoppy bitterness a small bite and medium bodied mouthfeel with a dry roasty coffee in the aftertaste a nice coffee and chocolate taste nice hop presence really freakin ' goodExample 779
Rationale length SIS = [2, 2]With SIS Method:
i am rating this for what it is a specialty chocolate lager i realize this may not be for everyone but for the style it is quite nice dark brown color creamy texture in the mouth medium bodied huge sweet melted milk chocolate aroma also some powdered hot cocoa mix taste is sweet and big on the milk chocolate at first it seems almost a little too sweet but it finishes very clean drinks like a lager might be a bit much for some people but i think they did a nice job with this i am amazed there is no ' chocolate added it tastes and smells like there is also some wheat malt in this to me this is a up on chocolate steroids i think this is a nice effort by miller and one that can serve as an after dinner beer for many even non beer drinkersWith Integrated Gradients:
i am rating this for what it is a specialty chocolate lager i realize this may not be for everyone but for the style it is quite nice dark brown color creamy texture in the mouth medium bodied huge sweet melted milk chocolate aroma also some powdered hot cocoa mix taste is sweet and big on the milk chocolate at first it seems almost a little too sweet but it finishes very clean drinks like a lager might be a bit much for some people but i think they did a nice job with this i am amazed there is no ' chocolate added it tastes and smells like there is also some wheat malt in this to me this is a up on chocolate steroids i think this is a nice effort by miller and one that can serve as an after dinner beer for many even non beer drinkersWith LIME:
i am rating this for what it is a specialty chocolate lager i realize this may not be for everyone but for the style it is quite nice dark brown color creamy texture in the mouth medium bodied huge sweet melted milk chocolate aroma also some powdered hot cocoa mix taste is sweet and big on the milk chocolate at first it seems almost a little too sweet but it finishes very clean drinks like a lager might be a bit much for some people but i think they did a nice job with this i am amazed there is no ' chocolate added it tastes and smells like there is also some wheat malt in this to me this is a up on chocolate steroids i think this is a nice effort by miller and one that can serve as an after dinner beer for many even non beer drinkersWith Perturbative Baseline:
i am rating this for what it is a specialty chocolate lager i realize this may not be for everyone but for the style it is quite nice dark brown color creamy texture in the mouth medium bodied huge sweet melted milk chocolate aroma also some powdered hot cocoa mix taste is sweet and big on the milk chocolate at first it seems almost a little too sweet but it finishes very clean drinks like a lager might be a bit much for some people but i think they did a nice job with this i am amazed there is no ' chocolate added it tastes and smells like there is also some wheat malt in this to me this is a up on chocolate steroids i think this is a nice effort by miller and one that can serve as an after dinner beer for many even non beer drinkersExample 800
Rationale length SIS = [2, 3]With SIS Method:
22oz bottle acquired via trade with aroma strong hop aroma coming out of the pour citrus hops as is typical among american ipas a nice smelling ipa it what its going to bring appearance beautiful amber color with an inch or so of moderately fluffy white head which produces fine lacing a standard look for the style taste slick malt taste is the main component but the hops still bite bitter hops are there to keep the taste in check and to leave you wanting more feel this one was super balanced as the malt really made this one smooth on the tongue a nice medium body on the beer with a nice dose of carbonation too drinkability i had to look up the abv as the alcohol did not come out very strong 8 4 is hidden quite well and without the harsh mouthful of hops taste that other ipas have this one is quite pleasant to drink all told is a pretty good double ipa pretty easy to drink too but there are still several others i would rather have definitely worth a try thoughWith Integrated Gradients:
22oz bottle acquired via trade with aroma strong hop aroma coming out of the pour citrus hops as is typical among american ipas a nice smelling ipa it what its going to bring appearance beautiful amber color with an inch or so of moderately fluffy white head which produces fine lacing a standard look for the style taste slick malt taste is the main component but the hops still bite bitter hops are there to keep the taste in check and to leave you wanting more feel this one was super balanced as the malt really made this one smooth on the tongue a nice medium body on the beer with a nice dose of carbonation too drinkability i had to look up the abv as the alcohol did not come out very strong 8 4 is hidden quite well and without the harsh mouthful of hops taste that other ipas have this one is quite pleasant to drink all told is a pretty good double ipa pretty easy to drink too but there are still several others i would rather have definitely worth a try thoughWith LIME:
22oz bottle acquired via trade with aroma strong hop aroma coming out of the pour citrus hops as is typical among american ipas a nice smelling ipa it what its going to bring appearance beautiful amber color with an inch or so of moderately fluffy white head which produces fine lacing a standard look for the style taste slick malt taste is the main component but the hops still bite bitter hops are there to keep the taste in check and to leave you wanting more feel this one was super balanced as the malt really made this one smooth on the tongue a nice medium body on the beer with a nice dose of carbonation too drinkability i had to look up the abv as the alcohol did not come out very strong 8 4 is hidden quite well and without the harsh mouthful of hops taste that other ipas have this one is quite pleasant to drink all told is a pretty good double ipa pretty easy to drink too but there are still several others i would rather have definitely worth a try thoughWith Perturbative Baseline:
22oz bottle acquired via trade with aroma strong hop aroma coming out of the pour citrus hops as is typical among american ipas a nice smelling ipa it what its going to bring appearance beautiful amber color with an inch or so of moderately fluffy white head which produces fine lacing a standard look for the style taste slick malt taste is the main component but the hops still bite bitter hops are there to keep the taste in check and to leave you wanting more feel this one was super balanced as the malt really made this one smooth on the tongue a nice medium body on the beer with a nice dose of carbonation too drinkability i had to look up the abv as the alcohol did not come out very strong 8 4 is hidden quite well and without the harsh mouthful of hops taste that other ipas have this one is quite pleasant to drink all told is a pretty good double ipa pretty easy to drink too but there are still several others i would rather have definitely worth a try thoughExample 809
Rationale length SIS = [2, 1]With SIS Method:
pours a nice light mahogany with a wispy beige head and is for all purposes a nice looking barleywine rich brown sugar on the nose by earthiness and a c hop backing a touch of alcohol too but that 's to be expected good hoppy flavour with a delightful splash of citrus and pine and a lasting bitterness this is balanced quite well by a brown sugar sweetness and a touch of sherry full bodied medium carbonation and warming lagunitas know how to use their hops to good effectWith Integrated Gradients:
pours a nice light mahogany with a wispy beige head and is for all purposes a nice looking barleywine rich brown sugar on the nose by earthiness and a c hop backing a touch of alcohol too but that 's to be expected good hoppy flavour with a delightful splash of citrus and pine and a lasting bitterness this is balanced quite well by a brown sugar sweetness and a touch of sherry full bodied medium carbonation and warming lagunitas know how to use their hops to good effectWith LIME:
pours a nice light mahogany with a wispy beige head and is for all purposes a nice looking barleywine rich brown sugar on the nose by earthiness and a c hop backing a touch of alcohol too but that 's to be expected good hoppy flavour with a delightful splash of citrus and pine and a lasting bitterness this is balanced quite well by a brown sugar sweetness and a touch of sherry full bodied medium carbonation and warming lagunitas know how to use their hops to good effectWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours a nice light mahogany with a wispy beige head and is for all purposes a nice looking barleywine rich brown sugar on the nose by earthiness and a c hop backing a touch of alcohol too but that 's to be expected good hoppy flavour with a delightful splash of citrus and pine and a lasting bitterness this is balanced quite well by a brown sugar sweetness and a touch of sherry full bodied medium carbonation and warming lagunitas know how to use their hops to good effectExample 810
Rationale length SIS = [1, 3, 2]With SIS Method:
a cloudy brownish red with a khaki colored head slight film of head left on top great lacing s smoky spicy and slightly alcoholic caramel malts with a little sweet fruitiness t sweet ripe fruits caramel malts sweet alcohol bite seems very delicate yet full of flavor slight bitterness that dissipates into a clean yet mildly dry finish m full bodied without much carbonation for a smooth mouthfeel d this is an outstanding ale i could n't really find a scotch ale i liked until now the only problem is that it costs about 6 a bottle around here wo n't be having this one too often because of the price but it will be a real treat every time i doWith Integrated Gradients:
a cloudy brownish red with a khaki colored head slight film of head left on top great lacing s smoky spicy and slightly alcoholic caramel malts with a little sweet fruitiness t sweet ripe fruits caramel malts sweet alcohol bite seems very delicate yet full of flavor slight bitterness that dissipates into a clean yet mildly dry finish m full bodied without much carbonation for a smooth mouthfeel d this is an outstanding ale i could n't really find a scotch ale i liked until now the only problem is that it costs about 6 a bottle around here wo n't be having this one too often because of the price but it will be a real treat every time i doWith LIME:
a cloudy brownish red with a khaki colored head slight film of head left on top great lacing s smoky spicy and slightly alcoholic caramel malts with a little sweet fruitiness t sweet ripe fruits caramel malts sweet alcohol bite seems very delicate yet full of flavor slight bitterness that dissipates into a clean yet mildly dry finish m full bodied without much carbonation for a smooth mouthfeel d this is an outstanding ale i could n't really find a scotch ale i liked until now the only problem is that it costs about 6 a bottle around here wo n't be having this one too often because of the price but it will be a real treat every time i doWith Perturbative Baseline:
a cloudy brownish red with a khaki colored head slight film of head left on top great lacing s smoky spicy and slightly alcoholic caramel malts with a little sweet fruitiness t sweet ripe fruits caramel malts sweet alcohol bite seems very delicate yet full of flavor slight bitterness that dissipates into a clean yet mildly dry finish m full bodied without much carbonation for a smooth mouthfeel d this is an outstanding ale i could n't really find a scotch ale i liked until now the only problem is that it costs about 6 a bottle around here wo n't be having this one too often because of the price but it will be a real treat every time i doExample 811
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
a pours a light brown orange with very little head s had a nice citrus smell with a ton of booze and i mean a ton t the alcohol really overpowered the beer specifically the after taste had a good taste for a barley wine but not as smooth as others m went down smooth more like an after dinner drink than a barley wine in my opinion d while overall i thought it was a good barley wine the alcohol content was a little much i would recommend having two a the most in one sitting unless you are looking to get lit up big timeWith Integrated Gradients:
a pours a light brown orange with very little head s had a nice citrus smell with a ton of booze and i mean a ton t the alcohol really overpowered the beer specifically the after taste had a good taste for a barley wine but not as smooth as others m went down smooth more like an after dinner drink than a barley wine in my opinion d while overall i thought it was a good barley wine the alcohol content was a little much i would recommend having two a the most in one sitting unless you are looking to get lit up big timeWith LIME:
a pours a light brown orange with very little head s had a nice citrus smell with a ton of booze and i mean a ton t the alcohol really overpowered the beer specifically the after taste had a good taste for a barley wine but not as smooth as others m went down smooth more like an after dinner drink than a barley wine in my opinion d while overall i thought it was a good barley wine the alcohol content was a little much i would recommend having two a the most in one sitting unless you are looking to get lit up big timeWith Perturbative Baseline:
a pours a light brown orange with very little head s had a nice citrus smell with a ton of booze and i mean a ton t the alcohol really overpowered the beer specifically the after taste had a good taste for a barley wine but not as smooth as others m went down smooth more like an after dinner drink than a barley wine in my opinion d while overall i thought it was a good barley wine the alcohol content was a little much i would recommend having two a the most in one sitting unless you are looking to get lit up big timeExample 814
Rationale length SIS = [3, 2]With SIS Method:
bison organic ipa the appearance of this beer is a cloudy amber hue an unfiltered beer is sort of ' sounding i 've had one organic ipa beer before and it totally ruined my view of the word ' when to beer the nose on this beer is very nice fresh hops and a slight malt sweetness at first taste i really like the beer it has a bread like flavor to it but still stays hoppy the mouthfeel of the beer is crisp and direct it definitely as a west coast ipa i 'm not sure what type of hops are used but its not the typical cascade simcoe centennial combo maybe its the ' hops as for drinkability i could handle a couple of these but use it more as a stepping stone to a higher hopped ipa during a session nice solid ipa changed my view of 'With Integrated Gradients:
bison organic ipa the appearance of this beer is a cloudy amber hue an unfiltered beer is sort of ' sounding i 've had one organic ipa beer before and it totally ruined my view of the word ' when to beer the nose on this beer is very nice fresh hops and a slight malt sweetness at first taste i really like the beer it has a bread like flavor to it but still stays hoppy the mouthfeel of the beer is crisp and direct it definitely as a west coast ipa i 'm not sure what type of hops are used but its not the typical cascade simcoe centennial combo maybe its the ' hops as for drinkability i could handle a couple of these but use it more as a stepping stone to a higher hopped ipa during a session nice solid ipa changed my view of 'With LIME:
bison organic ipa the appearance of this beer is a cloudy amber hue an unfiltered beer is sort of ' sounding i 've had one organic ipa beer before and it totally ruined my view of the word ' when to beer the nose on this beer is very nice fresh hops and a slight malt sweetness at first taste i really like the beer it has a bread like flavor to it but still stays hoppy the mouthfeel of the beer is crisp and direct it definitely as a west coast ipa i 'm not sure what type of hops are used but its not the typical cascade simcoe centennial combo maybe its the ' hops as for drinkability i could handle a couple of these but use it more as a stepping stone to a higher hopped ipa during a session nice solid ipa changed my view of 'With Perturbative Baseline:
bison organic ipa the appearance of this beer is a cloudy amber hue an unfiltered beer is sort of ' sounding i 've had one organic ipa beer before and it totally ruined my view of the word ' when to beer the nose on this beer is very nice fresh hops and a slight malt sweetness at first taste i really like the beer it has a bread like flavor to it but still stays hoppy the mouthfeel of the beer is crisp and direct it definitely as a west coast ipa i 'm not sure what type of hops are used but its not the typical cascade simcoe centennial combo maybe its the ' hops as for drinkability i could handle a couple of these but use it more as a stepping stone to a higher hopped ipa during a session nice solid ipa changed my view of 'Example 819
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
a poured a dark golden amber orange with a thin head s very strong apricot and citrus aroma gave way to a rather strong alcohol waft when swirled in the glass t very smooth and full flavored very sweet with a warming alcohol finish the first were fruity with hints of honey after i had a chance to warm a bit it gave way to a sweeter honey flavor m very thin mouthfeel due to the high alcohol content and low carbonation a small sip went a long way to coat all of your taste budsWith Integrated Gradients:
a poured a dark golden amber orange with a thin head s very strong apricot and citrus aroma gave way to a rather strong alcohol waft when swirled in the glass t very smooth and full flavored very sweet with a warming alcohol finish the first were fruity with hints of honey after i had a chance to warm a bit it gave way to a sweeter honey flavor m very thin mouthfeel due to the high alcohol content and low carbonation a small sip went a long way to coat all of your taste budsWith LIME:
a poured a dark golden amber orange with a thin head s very strong apricot and citrus aroma gave way to a rather strong alcohol waft when swirled in the glass t very smooth and full flavored very sweet with a warming alcohol finish the first were fruity with hints of honey after i had a chance to warm a bit it gave way to a sweeter honey flavor m very thin mouthfeel due to the high alcohol content and low carbonation a small sip went a long way to coat all of your taste budsWith Perturbative Baseline:
a poured a dark golden amber orange with a thin head s very strong apricot and citrus aroma gave way to a rather strong alcohol waft when swirled in the glass t very smooth and full flavored very sweet with a warming alcohol finish the first were fruity with hints of honey after i had a chance to warm a bit it gave way to a sweeter honey flavor m very thin mouthfeel due to the high alcohol content and low carbonation a small sip went a long way to coat all of your taste budsExample 820
Rationale length SIS = [1, 2]With SIS Method:
an expansive head with great retention over an ebony the scent is of tantalizing dutch dark chocolate and roasted malts the taste is absolutely unbelievable rich chocolate cake with a warm swirl of alcohol topped with a taste of cascade hops to add to the bittersweet cocoa finish medium to heavy very balanced mouthfeel one bomber was not enough to satisfy need more many more the bar has been raised hats way off to this oneWith Integrated Gradients:
an expansive head with great retention over an ebony the scent is of tantalizing dutch dark chocolate and roasted malts the taste is absolutely unbelievable rich chocolate cake with a warm swirl of alcohol topped with a taste of cascade hops to add to the bittersweet cocoa finish medium to heavy very balanced mouthfeel one bomber was not enough to satisfy need more many more the bar has been raised hats way off to this oneWith LIME:
an expansive head with great retention over an ebony the scent is of tantalizing dutch dark chocolate and roasted malts the taste is absolutely unbelievable rich chocolate cake with a warm swirl of alcohol topped with a taste of cascade hops to add to the bittersweet cocoa finish medium to heavy very balanced mouthfeel one bomber was not enough to satisfy need more many more the bar has been raised hats way off to this oneWith Perturbative Baseline:
an expansive head with great retention over an ebony the scent is of tantalizing dutch dark chocolate and roasted malts the taste is absolutely unbelievable rich chocolate cake with a warm swirl of alcohol topped with a taste of cascade hops to add to the bittersweet cocoa finish medium to heavy very balanced mouthfeel one bomber was not enough to satisfy need more many more the bar has been raised hats way off to this oneExample 821
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
i had this on tap at poured a dark amber color with a tannish long lasting head with good lacing throughout the drink the aroma was one of malty sweetness and some fruitiness as well the taste is a complex one with a carbonated malty sweetness with hints of raisins and currants there is a nice bitter finish that is not strong enough to overshadow the sweetness but balances the taste nicely it is smooth and creamy in the mouth and i was ready for a second oneWith Integrated Gradients:
i had this on tap at poured a dark amber color with a tannish long lasting head with good lacing throughout the drink the aroma was one of malty sweetness and some fruitiness as well the taste is a complex one with a carbonated malty sweetness with hints of raisins and currants there is a nice bitter finish that is not strong enough to overshadow the sweetness but balances the taste nicely it is smooth and creamy in the mouth and i was ready for a second oneWith LIME:
i had this on tap at poured a dark amber color with a tannish long lasting head with good lacing throughout the drink the aroma was one of malty sweetness and some fruitiness as well the taste is a complex one with a carbonated malty sweetness with hints of raisins and currants there is a nice bitter finish that is not strong enough to overshadow the sweetness but balances the taste nicely it is smooth and creamy in the mouth and i was ready for a second oneWith Perturbative Baseline:
i had this on tap at poured a dark amber color with a tannish long lasting head with good lacing throughout the drink the aroma was one of malty sweetness and some fruitiness as well the taste is a complex one with a carbonated malty sweetness with hints of raisins and currants there is a nice bitter finish that is not strong enough to overshadow the sweetness but balances the taste nicely it is smooth and creamy in the mouth and i was ready for a second oneExample 822
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
appearance poured a cloudy dark amber color the effect of the swirling yeast is really cool head was about an inch and a half of off white foam but quickly went away to nothing smell pungent bouquet of fruit mostly pear and a wisp of alcohol very enticing taste sweet fruity esters and a touch of fusel alcohol typical belgian flavors but more robust than say leffe mouthfeel slightly creamy from the carbonation with a warming alcohol effect overall a very smooth beer drinkability very tasty and very respectable belgian for a special occasion but the high abv limits the drinkability of this brew personally i think belgians taste so much different from your average beer that i would n't want to drink more than one at a timeWith Integrated Gradients:
appearance poured a cloudy dark amber color the effect of the swirling yeast is really cool head was about an inch and a half of off white foam but quickly went away to nothing smell pungent bouquet of fruit mostly pear and a wisp of alcohol very enticing taste sweet fruity esters and a touch of fusel alcohol typical belgian flavors but more robust than say leffe mouthfeel slightly creamy from the carbonation with a warming alcohol effect overall a very smooth beer drinkability very tasty and very respectable belgian for a special occasion but the high abv limits the drinkability of this brew personally i think belgians taste so much different from your average beer that i would n't want to drink more than one at a timeWith LIME:
appearance poured a cloudy dark amber color the effect of the swirling yeast is really cool head was about an inch and a half of off white foam but quickly went away to nothing smell pungent bouquet of fruit mostly pear and a wisp of alcohol very enticing taste sweet fruity esters and a touch of fusel alcohol typical belgian flavors but more robust than say leffe mouthfeel slightly creamy from the carbonation with a warming alcohol effect overall a very smooth beer drinkability very tasty and very respectable belgian for a special occasion but the high abv limits the drinkability of this brew personally i think belgians taste so much different from your average beer that i would n't want to drink more than one at a timeWith Perturbative Baseline:
appearance poured a cloudy dark amber color the effect of the swirling yeast is really cool head was about an inch and a half of off white foam but quickly went away to nothing smell pungent bouquet of fruit mostly pear and a wisp of alcohol very enticing taste sweet fruity esters and a touch of fusel alcohol typical belgian flavors but more robust than say leffe mouthfeel slightly creamy from the carbonation with a warming alcohol effect overall a very smooth beer drinkability very tasty and very respectable belgian for a special occasion but the high abv limits the drinkability of this brew personally i think belgians taste so much different from your average beer that i would n't want to drink more than one at a timeExample 823
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
poured into room temp pint glass i let sit for 10 minutes before drinking appearance a very light brownish color with a hint of orange light head which settled into a thin layer decent lacing smell definitely an ipa by the good amount of floral aroma that hits your nose also has a piney scent this is a very pleasant smelling beer taste to steal a line from old school it hits your lips it 's so good ' seriously though very strong hop taste but not entirely bitter earthy and citrus notes as well yeasty as prevalent by the yeast you can see in your glass mouthfeel very smooth low carbonation drinkability i could drink a few of these definitely one of the better ipa 's that i have tastedWith Integrated Gradients:
poured into room temp pint glass i let sit for 10 minutes before drinking appearance a very light brownish color with a hint of orange light head which settled into a thin layer decent lacing smell definitely an ipa by the good amount of floral aroma that hits your nose also has a piney scent this is a very pleasant smelling beer taste to steal a line from old school it hits your lips it 's so good ' seriously though very strong hop taste but not entirely bitter earthy and citrus notes as well yeasty as prevalent by the yeast you can see in your glass mouthfeel very smooth low carbonation drinkability i could drink a few of these definitely one of the better ipa 's that i have tastedWith LIME:
poured into room temp pint glass i let sit for 10 minutes before drinking appearance a very light brownish color with a hint of orange light head which settled into a thin layer decent lacing smell definitely an ipa by the good amount of floral aroma that hits your nose also has a piney scent this is a very pleasant smelling beer taste to steal a line from old school it hits your lips it 's so good ' seriously though very strong hop taste but not entirely bitter earthy and citrus notes as well yeasty as prevalent by the yeast you can see in your glass mouthfeel very smooth low carbonation drinkability i could drink a few of these definitely one of the better ipa 's that i have tastedWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured into room temp pint glass i let sit for 10 minutes before drinking appearance a very light brownish color with a hint of orange light head which settled into a thin layer decent lacing smell definitely an ipa by the good amount of floral aroma that hits your nose also has a piney scent this is a very pleasant smelling beer taste to steal a line from old school it hits your lips it 's so good ' seriously though very strong hop taste but not entirely bitter earthy and citrus notes as well yeasty as prevalent by the yeast you can see in your glass mouthfeel very smooth low carbonation drinkability i could drink a few of these definitely one of the better ipa 's that i have tastedExample 829
Rationale length SIS = [6]With SIS Method:
pours a dingy in color with an interesting head and some good lacing the smell is strong with apples and yeast and spices the taste is reminiscent of the smell with tart apples and an almost wine like quality the prominent yeast flavor is complex and overall the alcohol is hidden rather well mouthfeel is not overpowering but in no way watery overall a offering from unibroueWith Integrated Gradients:
pours a dingy in color with an interesting head and some good lacing the smell is strong with apples and yeast and spices the taste is reminiscent of the smell with tart apples and an almost wine like quality the prominent yeast flavor is complex and overall the alcohol is hidden rather well mouthfeel is not overpowering but in no way watery overall a offering from unibroueWith LIME:
pours a dingy in color with an interesting head and some good lacing the smell is strong with apples and yeast and spices the taste is reminiscent of the smell with tart apples and an almost wine like quality the prominent yeast flavor is complex and overall the alcohol is hidden rather well mouthfeel is not overpowering but in no way watery overall a offering from unibroueWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours a dingy in color with an interesting head and some good lacing the smell is strong with apples and yeast and spices the taste is reminiscent of the smell with tart apples and an almost wine like quality the prominent yeast flavor is complex and overall the alcohol is hidden rather well mouthfeel is not overpowering but in no way watery overall a offering from unibroueExample 831
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
a near black body with creamy tan head s raisins smoke and coffee primarily t the milk shows up strong adding a sweeter dimension to the already oatmeal raisin chocolate cookie like flavors some slight herbal hop along the way smoke also lingers on the finish m creamy with a long finish d great balance of sweet and smokey with a smooth body it 's an easy drinker full of flavor without being too big at all the sweet comes from both the fruit and the milk balancing the acidity on that end as well really pleasantWith Integrated Gradients:
a near black body with creamy tan head s raisins smoke and coffee primarily t the milk shows up strong adding a sweeter dimension to the already oatmeal raisin chocolate cookie like flavors some slight herbal hop along the way smoke also lingers on the finish m creamy with a long finish d great balance of sweet and smokey with a smooth body it 's an easy drinker full of flavor without being too big at all the sweet comes from both the fruit and the milk balancing the acidity on that end as well really pleasantWith LIME:
a near black body with creamy tan head s raisins smoke and coffee primarily t the milk shows up strong adding a sweeter dimension to the already oatmeal raisin chocolate cookie like flavors some slight herbal hop along the way smoke also lingers on the finish m creamy with a long finish d great balance of sweet and smokey with a smooth body it 's an easy drinker full of flavor without being too big at all the sweet comes from both the fruit and the milk balancing the acidity on that end as well really pleasantWith Perturbative Baseline:
a near black body with creamy tan head s raisins smoke and coffee primarily t the milk shows up strong adding a sweeter dimension to the already oatmeal raisin chocolate cookie like flavors some slight herbal hop along the way smoke also lingers on the finish m creamy with a long finish d great balance of sweet and smokey with a smooth body it 's an easy drinker full of flavor without being too big at all the sweet comes from both the fruit and the milk balancing the acidity on that end as well really pleasantExample 836
Rationale length SIS = [2, 4]With SIS Method:
pours out like motor oil deep black with brown edges and a small mocha colored head which fades quickly but leaves lacing some small hang near the bottom nose is thick vanilla bourbon with heavy malts and oak alcohol first sip is burnt charred oak chips with molasses and dense caramel more alcohol on warming and some brown sugar sweetness very nice mouthfeel is dense and thick fitting the taste of the beer drinkability may be hurt by the abv but it 's a damn fine beerWith Integrated Gradients:
pours out like motor oil deep black with brown edges and a small mocha colored head which fades quickly but leaves lacing some small hang near the bottom nose is thick vanilla bourbon with heavy malts and oak alcohol first sip is burnt charred oak chips with molasses and dense caramel more alcohol on warming and some brown sugar sweetness very nice mouthfeel is dense and thick fitting the taste of the beer drinkability may be hurt by the abv but it 's a damn fine beerWith LIME:
pours out like motor oil deep black with brown edges and a small mocha colored head which fades quickly but leaves lacing some small hang near the bottom nose is thick vanilla bourbon with heavy malts and oak alcohol first sip is burnt charred oak chips with molasses and dense caramel more alcohol on warming and some brown sugar sweetness very nice mouthfeel is dense and thick fitting the taste of the beer drinkability may be hurt by the abv but it 's a damn fine beerWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours out like motor oil deep black with brown edges and a small mocha colored head which fades quickly but leaves lacing some small hang near the bottom nose is thick vanilla bourbon with heavy malts and oak alcohol first sip is burnt charred oak chips with molasses and dense caramel more alcohol on warming and some brown sugar sweetness very nice mouthfeel is dense and thick fitting the taste of the beer drinkability may be hurt by the abv but it 's a damn fine beerExample 841
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
pours a dense opaque black body with a creamy khaki colored head that is very slow to dissolve to a thin lacing robust aromas of roasted malt and chocolate float from the glass with dark fruits appearing as it warms chocolate aromas permeate at the close the flavor is quite good featuring a nice blend of roasted malt milky chocolate and hints of dark fruit such as cherry or plum as it warms the roasted aspects become more dominant medium carbonation with a full body and roasted finish nice imperial stout on the roasted side but lacking some of the hop traits i would expect in the american double stout versionWith Integrated Gradients:
pours a dense opaque black body with a creamy khaki colored head that is very slow to dissolve to a thin lacing robust aromas of roasted malt and chocolate float from the glass with dark fruits appearing as it warms chocolate aromas permeate at the close the flavor is quite good featuring a nice blend of roasted malt milky chocolate and hints of dark fruit such as cherry or plum as it warms the roasted aspects become more dominant medium carbonation with a full body and roasted finish nice imperial stout on the roasted side but lacking some of the hop traits i would expect in the american double stout versionWith LIME:
pours a dense opaque black body with a creamy khaki colored head that is very slow to dissolve to a thin lacing robust aromas of roasted malt and chocolate float from the glass with dark fruits appearing as it warms chocolate aromas permeate at the close the flavor is quite good featuring a nice blend of roasted malt milky chocolate and hints of dark fruit such as cherry or plum as it warms the roasted aspects become more dominant medium carbonation with a full body and roasted finish nice imperial stout on the roasted side but lacking some of the hop traits i would expect in the american double stout versionWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours a dense opaque black body with a creamy khaki colored head that is very slow to dissolve to a thin lacing robust aromas of roasted malt and chocolate float from the glass with dark fruits appearing as it warms chocolate aromas permeate at the close the flavor is quite good featuring a nice blend of roasted malt milky chocolate and hints of dark fruit such as cherry or plum as it warms the roasted aspects become more dominant medium carbonation with a full body and roasted finish nice imperial stout on the roasted side but lacking some of the hop traits i would expect in the american double stout versionExample 842
Rationale length SIS = [2, 2]With SIS Method:
amber colored with some ruby hues huge head of off white fades into some sticky lace nice looking just a bit overcarbonated oaky wood galore bursting with fresh wood aromas hints of caramel alcohol earth honey tropical fruits and hints of vanilla just huge on wood very tasty treat with a great mouthfeel from the wood adds a wonderful tannic quality much more neutral wood in the mouth still a great oaky wood induced quality but much more vanilla shows through a bit toasty with great cereal malts and grains with toffee caramel and coconut some other tropical not fruit good carbonation and great mouthfeel smooth and creamy a beer very easy drinking and no traces of the high abvWith Integrated Gradients:
amber colored with some ruby hues huge head of off white fades into some sticky lace nice looking just a bit overcarbonated oaky wood galore bursting with fresh wood aromas hints of caramel alcohol earth honey tropical fruits and hints of vanilla just huge on wood very tasty treat with a great mouthfeel from the wood adds a wonderful tannic quality much more neutral wood in the mouth still a great oaky wood induced quality but much more vanilla shows through a bit toasty with great cereal malts and grains with toffee caramel and coconut some other tropical not fruit good carbonation and great mouthfeel smooth and creamy a beer very easy drinking and no traces of the high abvWith LIME:
amber colored with some ruby hues huge head of off white fades into some sticky lace nice looking just a bit overcarbonated oaky wood galore bursting with fresh wood aromas hints of caramel alcohol earth honey tropical fruits and hints of vanilla just huge on wood very tasty treat with a great mouthfeel from the wood adds a wonderful tannic quality much more neutral wood in the mouth still a great oaky wood induced quality but much more vanilla shows through a bit toasty with great cereal malts and grains with toffee caramel and coconut some other tropical not fruit good carbonation and great mouthfeel smooth and creamy a beer very easy drinking and no traces of the high abvWith Perturbative Baseline:
amber colored with some ruby hues huge head of off white fades into some sticky lace nice looking just a bit overcarbonated oaky wood galore bursting with fresh wood aromas hints of caramel alcohol earth honey tropical fruits and hints of vanilla just huge on wood very tasty treat with a great mouthfeel from the wood adds a wonderful tannic quality much more neutral wood in the mouth still a great oaky wood induced quality but much more vanilla shows through a bit toasty with great cereal malts and grains with toffee caramel and coconut some other tropical not fruit good carbonation and great mouthfeel smooth and creamy a beer very easy drinking and no traces of the high abvExample 854
Rationale length SIS = [1, 2]With SIS Method:
i picked this beer up on a whim as i was in the mood for a good coffee stout and the like figure somehow told me this is the beer for you a bit but i went with it i was impressed from the very first pour like any stout the color is a dark molasses black but the head was thick and dense with good retention the coffee aroma was intense the roasted goodness almost overwhelms my sense of smell the roasted coffee flavors are the first things that i could taste along with hints of chocolate however i can tell there 's more complexity here than my palette can decipher the coffee flavors bring bitterness but it 's not over powering as the sweetness of the malt cuts the bitterness quite nicely the beer has carbonation but once the bubbles have escaped the beer gives a creamy velvety feel and finish the alcohol was very well hidden in this beer which is scary this is an amazing coffee stout it is a very drinkable beer as it does not leave your mouth feeling bitter and dry it only leaves it wanting moreWith Integrated Gradients:
i picked this beer up on a whim as i was in the mood for a good coffee stout and the like figure somehow told me this is the beer for you a bit but i went with it i was impressed from the very first pour like any stout the color is a dark molasses black but the head was thick and dense with good retention the coffee aroma was intense the roasted goodness almost overwhelms my sense of smell the roasted coffee flavors are the first things that i could taste along with hints of chocolate however i can tell there 's more complexity here than my palette can decipher the coffee flavors bring bitterness but it 's not over powering as the sweetness of the malt cuts the bitterness quite nicely the beer has carbonation but once the bubbles have escaped the beer gives a creamy velvety feel and finish the alcohol was very well hidden in this beer which is scary this is an amazing coffee stout it is a very drinkable beer as it does not leave your mouth feeling bitter and dry it only leaves it wanting moreWith LIME:
i picked this beer up on a whim as i was in the mood for a good coffee stout and the like figure somehow told me this is the beer for you a bit but i went with it i was impressed from the very first pour like any stout the color is a dark molasses black but the head was thick and dense with good retention the coffee aroma was intense the roasted goodness almost overwhelms my sense of smell the roasted coffee flavors are the first things that i could taste along with hints of chocolate however i can tell there 's more complexity here than my palette can decipher the coffee flavors bring bitterness but it 's not over powering as the sweetness of the malt cuts the bitterness quite nicely the beer has carbonation but once the bubbles have escaped the beer gives a creamy velvety feel and finish the alcohol was very well hidden in this beer which is scary this is an amazing coffee stout it is a very drinkable beer as it does not leave your mouth feeling bitter and dry it only leaves it wanting moreWith Perturbative Baseline:
i picked this beer up on a whim as i was in the mood for a good coffee stout and the like figure somehow told me this is the beer for you a bit but i went with it i was impressed from the very first pour like any stout the color is a dark molasses black but the head was thick and dense with good retention the coffee aroma was intense the roasted goodness almost overwhelms my sense of smell the roasted coffee flavors are the first things that i could taste along with hints of chocolate however i can tell there 's more complexity here than my palette can decipher the coffee flavors bring bitterness but it 's not over powering as the sweetness of the malt cuts the bitterness quite nicely the beer has carbonation but once the bubbles have escaped the beer gives a creamy velvety feel and finish the alcohol was very well hidden in this beer which is scary this is an amazing coffee stout it is a very drinkable beer as it does not leave your mouth feeling bitter and dry it only leaves it wanting moreExample 862
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
a pours a gold macro color nice foamy white head with decent lacing as slowly fades not the best looking beer i 've seen s huge citrus in the nose mostly orange hops as well a nice smelling ipa t hops come first followed by large pine notes and small hints of the malt which are then out by the nice bitter finish wait to take my next sip m carbonation is good lighter side of medium real easy drinking beer some good dryness left in the mouth even at 8 2 abv it feels like a beer i could session watch out o not a ' dipa but certainly very good has a good nose and some depth in flavor while continuing to remain hoppy and bitter which is how i like it carbonation and mouthfeel are good and since it is fairly local i can get them fresh which makes it all the better certainly a brew that i would buy in a 6 pack 'With Integrated Gradients:
a pours a gold macro color nice foamy white head with decent lacing as slowly fades not the best looking beer i 've seen s huge citrus in the nose mostly orange hops as well a nice smelling ipa t hops come first followed by large pine notes and small hints of the malt which are then out by the nice bitter finish wait to take my next sip m carbonation is good lighter side of medium real easy drinking beer some good dryness left in the mouth even at 8 2 abv it feels like a beer i could session watch out o not a ' dipa but certainly very good has a good nose and some depth in flavor while continuing to remain hoppy and bitter which is how i like it carbonation and mouthfeel are good and since it is fairly local i can get them fresh which makes it all the better certainly a brew that i would buy in a 6 pack 'With LIME:
a pours a gold macro color nice foamy white head with decent lacing as slowly fades not the best looking beer i 've seen s huge citrus in the nose mostly orange hops as well a nice smelling ipa t hops come first followed by large pine notes and small hints of the malt which are then out by the nice bitter finish wait to take my next sip m carbonation is good lighter side of medium real easy drinking beer some good dryness left in the mouth even at 8 2 abv it feels like a beer i could session watch out o not a ' dipa but certainly very good has a good nose and some depth in flavor while continuing to remain hoppy and bitter which is how i like it carbonation and mouthfeel are good and since it is fairly local i can get them fresh which makes it all the better certainly a brew that i would buy in a 6 pack 'With Perturbative Baseline:
a pours a gold macro color nice foamy white head with decent lacing as slowly fades not the best looking beer i 've seen s huge citrus in the nose mostly orange hops as well a nice smelling ipa t hops come first followed by large pine notes and small hints of the malt which are then out by the nice bitter finish wait to take my next sip m carbonation is good lighter side of medium real easy drinking beer some good dryness left in the mouth even at 8 2 abv it feels like a beer i could session watch out o not a ' dipa but certainly very good has a good nose and some depth in flavor while continuing to remain hoppy and bitter which is how i like it carbonation and mouthfeel are good and since it is fairly local i can get them fresh which makes it all the better certainly a brew that i would buy in a 6 pack 'Example 864
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
pours an effervescent mahogany with a finger of mocha colored head average head retention lacing s dark fruit weird juicy fruit scents t carob dark fruittyness a touch of iron oaky dryness leafy hops booze up front dryness a somewhat annoying chocolate covered cherry taste as this warms along with faint more leafy hops as this warms along with a faint hint of juicy fruit finishes dry with more carob weird juicy fruit taste verging on the edge of drain pour maybe i should 've had this cold mf slick kind of watery fairly noticable prickly carbonation drinks okay a half hearted attempt at the style imo my first imp stout homebrew was so much better even weaker than the imp pilsner ipa so many good great riss out there sorry i wasted my time on this oneWith Integrated Gradients:
pours an effervescent mahogany with a finger of mocha colored head average head retention lacing s dark fruit weird juicy fruit scents t carob dark fruittyness a touch of iron oaky dryness leafy hops booze up front dryness a somewhat annoying chocolate covered cherry taste as this warms along with faint more leafy hops as this warms along with a faint hint of juicy fruit finishes dry with more carob weird juicy fruit taste verging on the edge of drain pour maybe i should 've had this cold mf slick kind of watery fairly noticable prickly carbonation drinks okay a half hearted attempt at the style imo my first imp stout homebrew was so much better even weaker than the imp pilsner ipa so many good great riss out there sorry i wasted my time on this oneWith LIME:
pours an effervescent mahogany with a finger of mocha colored head average head retention lacing s dark fruit weird juicy fruit scents t carob dark fruittyness a touch of iron oaky dryness leafy hops booze up front dryness a somewhat annoying chocolate covered cherry taste as this warms along with faint more leafy hops as this warms along with a faint hint of juicy fruit finishes dry with more carob weird juicy fruit taste verging on the edge of drain pour maybe i should 've had this cold mf slick kind of watery fairly noticable prickly carbonation drinks okay a half hearted attempt at the style imo my first imp stout homebrew was so much better even weaker than the imp pilsner ipa so many good great riss out there sorry i wasted my time on this oneWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours an effervescent mahogany with a finger of mocha colored head average head retention lacing s dark fruit weird juicy fruit scents t carob dark fruittyness a touch of iron oaky dryness leafy hops booze up front dryness a somewhat annoying chocolate covered cherry taste as this warms along with faint more leafy hops as this warms along with a faint hint of juicy fruit finishes dry with more carob weird juicy fruit taste verging on the edge of drain pour maybe i should 've had this cold mf slick kind of watery fairly noticable prickly carbonation drinks okay a half hearted attempt at the style imo my first imp stout homebrew was so much better even weaker than the imp pilsner ipa so many good great riss out there sorry i wasted my time on this oneExample 866
Rationale length SIS = [3, 1]With SIS Method:
i love dogfish beers but i ca n't say i feel this one at all in fact out of all the dfh beers i 've had this one stands out as my least favorite it pours a pretty pale amber color and it smells really good it 's a very unique smell lots of spice and a whole lot going on however this definitely does not translate to great taste i thought this beer tastes like it has way too much going on i ca n't get a handle on what flavors are supposed to come through and they all end up mixing together in a pretty combination for me it has a mouthfeel very similar to a miller lite which i do n't think is a real beer and overall just does n't work for me like i said i am a huge fan of dfh but i think they missed the mark on this one but hey the girl i date likes it so maybe it 's just meWith Integrated Gradients:
i love dogfish beers but i ca n't say i feel this one at all in fact out of all the dfh beers i 've had this one stands out as my least favorite it pours a pretty pale amber color and it smells really good it 's a very unique smell lots of spice and a whole lot going on however this definitely does not translate to great taste i thought this beer tastes like it has way too much going on i ca n't get a handle on what flavors are supposed to come through and they all end up mixing together in a pretty combination for me it has a mouthfeel very similar to a miller lite which i do n't think is a real beer and overall just does n't work for me like i said i am a huge fan of dfh but i think they missed the mark on this one but hey the girl i date likes it so maybe it 's just meWith LIME:
i love dogfish beers but i ca n't say i feel this one at all in fact out of all the dfh beers i 've had this one stands out as my least favorite it pours a pretty pale amber color and it smells really good it 's a very unique smell lots of spice and a whole lot going on however this definitely does not translate to great taste i thought this beer tastes like it has way too much going on i ca n't get a handle on what flavors are supposed to come through and they all end up mixing together in a pretty combination for me it has a mouthfeel very similar to a miller lite which i do n't think is a real beer and overall just does n't work for me like i said i am a huge fan of dfh but i think they missed the mark on this one but hey the girl i date likes it so maybe it 's just meWith Perturbative Baseline:
i love dogfish beers but i ca n't say i feel this one at all in fact out of all the dfh beers i 've had this one stands out as my least favorite it pours a pretty pale amber color and it smells really good it 's a very unique smell lots of spice and a whole lot going on however this definitely does not translate to great taste i thought this beer tastes like it has way too much going on i ca n't get a handle on what flavors are supposed to come through and they all end up mixing together in a pretty combination for me it has a mouthfeel very similar to a miller lite which i do n't think is a real beer and overall just does n't work for me like i said i am a huge fan of dfh but i think they missed the mark on this one but hey the girl i date likes it so maybe it 's just meExample 867
Rationale length SIS = [1, 2]With SIS Method:
pours a hazy orange yellow with a creamy white head amazing retention and lacing had mine with no lemon this time big aromas of clove spice banana with some faint hops in the tail as well flavors are heavy on banana clove cardamom with a surprising representation of malt and hops good mouthfeel and perfect carbonation it has all the elements of a classic weiss beer but enough flavors in there to remind you of the malt and hops highly quaffable this is just a great hefe saidWith Integrated Gradients:
pours a hazy orange yellow with a creamy white head amazing retention and lacing had mine with no lemon this time big aromas of clove spice banana with some faint hops in the tail as well flavors are heavy on banana clove cardamom with a surprising representation of malt and hops good mouthfeel and perfect carbonation it has all the elements of a classic weiss beer but enough flavors in there to remind you of the malt and hops highly quaffable this is just a great hefe saidWith LIME:
pours a hazy orange yellow with a creamy white head amazing retention and lacing had mine with no lemon this time big aromas of clove spice banana with some faint hops in the tail as well flavors are heavy on banana clove cardamom with a surprising representation of malt and hops good mouthfeel and perfect carbonation it has all the elements of a classic weiss beer but enough flavors in there to remind you of the malt and hops highly quaffable this is just a great hefe saidWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours a hazy orange yellow with a creamy white head amazing retention and lacing had mine with no lemon this time big aromas of clove spice banana with some faint hops in the tail as well flavors are heavy on banana clove cardamom with a surprising representation of malt and hops good mouthfeel and perfect carbonation it has all the elements of a classic weiss beer but enough flavors in there to remind you of the malt and hops highly quaffable this is just a great hefe saidExample 870
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
this beer pours a dark brown almost black w light slightly through to show an almost bronze color one finger of cream white head and nice sustaining lace i can smell a blend of coffee and vanilla smells sweet the taste is a rush of flavor w hops up front this beer is not bitter at all and is extremely refreshing i would prefer a bit less carbonation would love to try this one on tap i can taste roasted malts coffee caramel and fig with a slight alcohol taste the mouthfeel is real nice smooth yet the flavors linger on the tastebuds this is one fairly complex brown ale mild enough to please the masses yet offering more to those who expect it thanks dogfishWith Integrated Gradients:
this beer pours a dark brown almost black w light slightly through to show an almost bronze color one finger of cream white head and nice sustaining lace i can smell a blend of coffee and vanilla smells sweet the taste is a rush of flavor w hops up front this beer is not bitter at all and is extremely refreshing i would prefer a bit less carbonation would love to try this one on tap i can taste roasted malts coffee caramel and fig with a slight alcohol taste the mouthfeel is real nice smooth yet the flavors linger on the tastebuds this is one fairly complex brown ale mild enough to please the masses yet offering more to those who expect it thanks dogfishWith LIME:
this beer pours a dark brown almost black w light slightly through to show an almost bronze color one finger of cream white head and nice sustaining lace i can smell a blend of coffee and vanilla smells sweet the taste is a rush of flavor w hops up front this beer is not bitter at all and is extremely refreshing i would prefer a bit less carbonation would love to try this one on tap i can taste roasted malts coffee caramel and fig with a slight alcohol taste the mouthfeel is real nice smooth yet the flavors linger on the tastebuds this is one fairly complex brown ale mild enough to please the masses yet offering more to those who expect it thanks dogfishWith Perturbative Baseline:
this beer pours a dark brown almost black w light slightly through to show an almost bronze color one finger of cream white head and nice sustaining lace i can smell a blend of coffee and vanilla smells sweet the taste is a rush of flavor w hops up front this beer is not bitter at all and is extremely refreshing i would prefer a bit less carbonation would love to try this one on tap i can taste roasted malts coffee caramel and fig with a slight alcohol taste the mouthfeel is real nice smooth yet the flavors linger on the tastebuds this is one fairly complex brown ale mild enough to please the masses yet offering more to those who expect it thanks dogfishExample 873
Rationale length SIS = [1, 2, 2]With SIS Method:
inviting copper color with a sticky if thin head caramel and apricots in the nose wheat dried apricots caramel and a dry finish some lingering banana too the hops provide a late but pronounced character pretty tasty i would n't say it 's as outstanding as others from southern tier like pumking and creme brulee stout thoughWith Integrated Gradients:
inviting copper color with a sticky if thin head caramel and apricots in the nose wheat dried apricots caramel and a dry finish some lingering banana too the hops provide a late but pronounced character pretty tasty i would n't say it 's as outstanding as others from southern tier like pumking and creme brulee stout thoughWith LIME:
inviting copper color with a sticky if thin head caramel and apricots in the nose wheat dried apricots caramel and a dry finish some lingering banana too the hops provide a late but pronounced character pretty tasty i would n't say it 's as outstanding as others from southern tier like pumking and creme brulee stout thoughWith Perturbative Baseline:
inviting copper color with a sticky if thin head caramel and apricots in the nose wheat dried apricots caramel and a dry finish some lingering banana too the hops provide a late but pronounced character pretty tasty i would n't say it 's as outstanding as others from southern tier like pumking and creme brulee stout thoughExample 874
Rationale length SIS = [2, 5]With SIS Method:
pours a very cloudy yellow you can pass light through it easily but you ca n't see through it very strongly smelling beer smells of spices and a bit of banana tastes mildly sweet and a bit tart prominent banana and spice taste many different levels of taste to this has some malt and vanilla flavors too hops shows up for the party too this is one of the quality beers with many complex flavors and every sip is different it is closer to a 4 75 in taste mouthfeel is very good very drinkableWith Integrated Gradients:
pours a very cloudy yellow you can pass light through it easily but you ca n't see through it very strongly smelling beer smells of spices and a bit of banana tastes mildly sweet and a bit tart prominent banana and spice taste many different levels of taste to this has some malt and vanilla flavors too hops shows up for the party too this is one of the quality beers with many complex flavors and every sip is different it is closer to a 4 75 in taste mouthfeel is very good very drinkableWith LIME:
pours a very cloudy yellow you can pass light through it easily but you ca n't see through it very strongly smelling beer smells of spices and a bit of banana tastes mildly sweet and a bit tart prominent banana and spice taste many different levels of taste to this has some malt and vanilla flavors too hops shows up for the party too this is one of the quality beers with many complex flavors and every sip is different it is closer to a 4 75 in taste mouthfeel is very good very drinkableWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours a very cloudy yellow you can pass light through it easily but you ca n't see through it very strongly smelling beer smells of spices and a bit of banana tastes mildly sweet and a bit tart prominent banana and spice taste many different levels of taste to this has some malt and vanilla flavors too hops shows up for the party too this is one of the quality beers with many complex flavors and every sip is different it is closer to a 4 75 in taste mouthfeel is very good very drinkableExample 887
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
fresh 12oz bottle of the 2011 vintage poured into a dfh pint glass a pours a clear dark copper with a huge creamy head of slightly off white foam that hangs around for some time leaving soapy lacing as it eventually dissipates s sweet caramel malt and fresh pungent hops with just the slightest whiff of apricots you can tell this is a fresh bottle the hop aromas are unbelievable t very similar to the nose fairly typical dfh ipa flavors of pungent hops and sweet caramel malt but with a nice amount of apricot flavoring that really comes out in the finish let 's be honest this is more or less 60 minute with some apricots added but it 's a darn tasty spring brew m slightly creamy with a medium mouthfeel and moderate carbonation d like i said this is a great spring day beer and i can see myself having many before it disappears from the shelvesWith Integrated Gradients:
fresh 12oz bottle of the 2011 vintage poured into a dfh pint glass a pours a clear dark copper with a huge creamy head of slightly off white foam that hangs around for some time leaving soapy lacing as it eventually dissipates s sweet caramel malt and fresh pungent hops with just the slightest whiff of apricots you can tell this is a fresh bottle the hop aromas are unbelievable t very similar to the nose fairly typical dfh ipa flavors of pungent hops and sweet caramel malt but with a nice amount of apricot flavoring that really comes out in the finish let 's be honest this is more or less 60 minute with some apricots added but it 's a darn tasty spring brew m slightly creamy with a medium mouthfeel and moderate carbonation d like i said this is a great spring day beer and i can see myself having many before it disappears from the shelvesWith LIME:
fresh 12oz bottle of the 2011 vintage poured into a dfh pint glass a pours a clear dark copper with a huge creamy head of slightly off white foam that hangs around for some time leaving soapy lacing as it eventually dissipates s sweet caramel malt and fresh pungent hops with just the slightest whiff of apricots you can tell this is a fresh bottle the hop aromas are unbelievable t very similar to the nose fairly typical dfh ipa flavors of pungent hops and sweet caramel malt but with a nice amount of apricot flavoring that really comes out in the finish let 's be honest this is more or less 60 minute with some apricots added but it 's a darn tasty spring brew m slightly creamy with a medium mouthfeel and moderate carbonation d like i said this is a great spring day beer and i can see myself having many before it disappears from the shelvesWith Perturbative Baseline:
fresh 12oz bottle of the 2011 vintage poured into a dfh pint glass a pours a clear dark copper with a huge creamy head of slightly off white foam that hangs around for some time leaving soapy lacing as it eventually dissipates s sweet caramel malt and fresh pungent hops with just the slightest whiff of apricots you can tell this is a fresh bottle the hop aromas are unbelievable t very similar to the nose fairly typical dfh ipa flavors of pungent hops and sweet caramel malt but with a nice amount of apricot flavoring that really comes out in the finish let 's be honest this is more or less 60 minute with some apricots added but it 's a darn tasty spring brew m slightly creamy with a medium mouthfeel and moderate carbonation d like i said this is a great spring day beer and i can see myself having many before it disappears from the shelvesExample 892
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
hazy amber orange with beige foam composed of medium sized bubbles very good head retention and lots of clumpy lacing nice aroma particularly as it warmed hoppy malty and spicy some earthiness citrusy grapefruit skin pine grassy with a doughy yeasty sweetness and a bit of pineapple solid drying bitterness some tannins fruity apple with muted hop notes pine and citrus some caramel sweetness quick finish with some lingering bitterness medium full bodied with above average carbonation very creamy texture and mild warmth a very pleasant beer with well hidden alcohol and a unique mix of flavours good stuffWith Integrated Gradients:
hazy amber orange with beige foam composed of medium sized bubbles very good head retention and lots of clumpy lacing nice aroma particularly as it warmed hoppy malty and spicy some earthiness citrusy grapefruit skin pine grassy with a doughy yeasty sweetness and a bit of pineapple solid drying bitterness some tannins fruity apple with muted hop notes pine and citrus some caramel sweetness quick finish with some lingering bitterness medium full bodied with above average carbonation very creamy texture and mild warmth a very pleasant beer with well hidden alcohol and a unique mix of flavours good stuffWith LIME:
hazy amber orange with beige foam composed of medium sized bubbles very good head retention and lots of clumpy lacing nice aroma particularly as it warmed hoppy malty and spicy some earthiness citrusy grapefruit skin pine grassy with a doughy yeasty sweetness and a bit of pineapple solid drying bitterness some tannins fruity apple with muted hop notes pine and citrus some caramel sweetness quick finish with some lingering bitterness medium full bodied with above average carbonation very creamy texture and mild warmth a very pleasant beer with well hidden alcohol and a unique mix of flavours good stuffWith Perturbative Baseline:
hazy amber orange with beige foam composed of medium sized bubbles very good head retention and lots of clumpy lacing nice aroma particularly as it warmed hoppy malty and spicy some earthiness citrusy grapefruit skin pine grassy with a doughy yeasty sweetness and a bit of pineapple solid drying bitterness some tannins fruity apple with muted hop notes pine and citrus some caramel sweetness quick finish with some lingering bitterness medium full bodied with above average carbonation very creamy texture and mild warmth a very pleasant beer with well hidden alcohol and a unique mix of flavours good stuffExample 893
Rationale length SIS = [5]With SIS Method:
bottle labelled batch 6 pours a copper color with a medium head the aroma was pleasant as malt yeast and grassy tones were present the flavor was well balanced yeast malt and peaches were the dominant flavors with a tinge of bitterness and citrus zest smooth mouthfeel medium body and very drinkable the malt and a slight tingling sensation lasts on the tongue for a bit after swallowing carbonation level was good overall a nice beerWith Integrated Gradients:
bottle labelled batch 6 pours a copper color with a medium head the aroma was pleasant as malt yeast and grassy tones were present the flavor was well balanced yeast malt and peaches were the dominant flavors with a tinge of bitterness and citrus zest smooth mouthfeel medium body and very drinkable the malt and a slight tingling sensation lasts on the tongue for a bit after swallowing carbonation level was good overall a nice beerWith LIME:
bottle labelled batch 6 pours a copper color with a medium head the aroma was pleasant as malt yeast and grassy tones were present the flavor was well balanced yeast malt and peaches were the dominant flavors with a tinge of bitterness and citrus zest smooth mouthfeel medium body and very drinkable the malt and a slight tingling sensation lasts on the tongue for a bit after swallowing carbonation level was good overall a nice beerWith Perturbative Baseline:
bottle labelled batch 6 pours a copper color with a medium head the aroma was pleasant as malt yeast and grassy tones were present the flavor was well balanced yeast malt and peaches were the dominant flavors with a tinge of bitterness and citrus zest smooth mouthfeel medium body and very drinkable the malt and a slight tingling sensation lasts on the tongue for a bit after swallowing carbonation level was good overall a nice beerExample 895
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
hazy dark brownish orange pour with fine bubbles cutting through considerable yeast sediment topped with a monstrous bubbly head that lasts several minutes with good lacing clean mildly fruity smell the amazing taste of this beer remarkably smooth despite the persistent effervescence crisp and bitter at the start with alcohol gaining strength by the end some fruity notes peek through as the carbonation clean crisp mouthfeel and strong drinkability though this one is to be and savored slowlyWith Integrated Gradients:
hazy dark brownish orange pour with fine bubbles cutting through considerable yeast sediment topped with a monstrous bubbly head that lasts several minutes with good lacing clean mildly fruity smell the amazing taste of this beer remarkably smooth despite the persistent effervescence crisp and bitter at the start with alcohol gaining strength by the end some fruity notes peek through as the carbonation clean crisp mouthfeel and strong drinkability though this one is to be and savored slowlyWith LIME:
hazy dark brownish orange pour with fine bubbles cutting through considerable yeast sediment topped with a monstrous bubbly head that lasts several minutes with good lacing clean mildly fruity smell the amazing taste of this beer remarkably smooth despite the persistent effervescence crisp and bitter at the start with alcohol gaining strength by the end some fruity notes peek through as the carbonation clean crisp mouthfeel and strong drinkability though this one is to be and savored slowlyWith Perturbative Baseline:
hazy dark brownish orange pour with fine bubbles cutting through considerable yeast sediment topped with a monstrous bubbly head that lasts several minutes with good lacing clean mildly fruity smell the amazing taste of this beer remarkably smooth despite the persistent effervescence crisp and bitter at the start with alcohol gaining strength by the end some fruity notes peek through as the carbonation clean crisp mouthfeel and strong drinkability though this one is to be and savored slowlyExample 900
Rationale length SIS = [1, 2, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2]With SIS Method:
on tap at a the pour is a dark amber color bordering on mahogany with a finger 's worth of slightly off white head s wow the nose on this beer is phenomenal tons of vanilla bourbon maple syrup brown sugar caramel and toffee provide a wonderful sweetness some dark fruit notes and chocolate fill in the background of the aroma t the flavor is similarly impressive lots of sweet rich vanilla bourbon and oak accompanied by toffee caramel brown sugar and maple syrup the finish is all that prevents this from a perfect score as there is a bit of alcohol and heat but there are some nice hints of chocolate m the mouthfeel is smooth creamy rich and full bodied a light but nearly perfect level of carbonation d i was told this beer was good but i had to see for myself this is one of if not the best barrel aged barleywines i 've come across i might go back again soon to have some moreWith Integrated Gradients:
on tap at a the pour is a dark amber color bordering on mahogany with a finger 's worth of slightly off white head s wow the nose on this beer is phenomenal tons of vanilla bourbon maple syrup brown sugar caramel and toffee provide a wonderful sweetness some dark fruit notes and chocolate fill in the background of the aroma t the flavor is similarly impressive lots of sweet rich vanilla bourbon and oak accompanied by toffee caramel brown sugar and maple syrup the finish is all that prevents this from a perfect score as there is a bit of alcohol and heat but there are some nice hints of chocolate m the mouthfeel is smooth creamy rich and full bodied a light but nearly perfect level of carbonation d i was told this beer was good but i had to see for myself this is one of if not the best barrel aged barleywines i 've come across i might go back again soon to have some moreWith LIME:
on tap at a the pour is a dark amber color bordering on mahogany with a finger 's worth of slightly off white head s wow the nose on this beer is phenomenal tons of vanilla bourbon maple syrup brown sugar caramel and toffee provide a wonderful sweetness some dark fruit notes and chocolate fill in the background of the aroma t the flavor is similarly impressive lots of sweet rich vanilla bourbon and oak accompanied by toffee caramel brown sugar and maple syrup the finish is all that prevents this from a perfect score as there is a bit of alcohol and heat but there are some nice hints of chocolate m the mouthfeel is smooth creamy rich and full bodied a light but nearly perfect level of carbonation d i was told this beer was good but i had to see for myself this is one of if not the best barrel aged barleywines i 've come across i might go back again soon to have some moreWith Perturbative Baseline:
on tap at a the pour is a dark amber color bordering on mahogany with a finger 's worth of slightly off white head s wow the nose on this beer is phenomenal tons of vanilla bourbon maple syrup brown sugar caramel and toffee provide a wonderful sweetness some dark fruit notes and chocolate fill in the background of the aroma t the flavor is similarly impressive lots of sweet rich vanilla bourbon and oak accompanied by toffee caramel brown sugar and maple syrup the finish is all that prevents this from a perfect score as there is a bit of alcohol and heat but there are some nice hints of chocolate m the mouthfeel is smooth creamy rich and full bodied a light but nearly perfect level of carbonation d i was told this beer was good but i had to see for myself this is one of if not the best barrel aged barleywines i 've come across i might go back again soon to have some moreExample 902
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
very dark for the beer style dark brown beer that ca n't pass enough light to see the clarity with a good brown colored head quite fruity and spicy smelling ginger and clove on dried raisins and prunes brown sugar and raw apple with a bit of cake batter malt aroma but the spice tries to hide it the taste starts out sweetened prunes and coffee with the aftertaste of clove strong coffee flavors here as if this was 50 stout strong bitterness for the style more than a little hop mouthfeel is ok an ok beer but i did n't find this to be memorableWith Integrated Gradients:
very dark for the beer style dark brown beer that ca n't pass enough light to see the clarity with a good brown colored head quite fruity and spicy smelling ginger and clove on dried raisins and prunes brown sugar and raw apple with a bit of cake batter malt aroma but the spice tries to hide it the taste starts out sweetened prunes and coffee with the aftertaste of clove strong coffee flavors here as if this was 50 stout strong bitterness for the style more than a little hop mouthfeel is ok an ok beer but i did n't find this to be memorableWith LIME:
very dark for the beer style dark brown beer that ca n't pass enough light to see the clarity with a good brown colored head quite fruity and spicy smelling ginger and clove on dried raisins and prunes brown sugar and raw apple with a bit of cake batter malt aroma but the spice tries to hide it the taste starts out sweetened prunes and coffee with the aftertaste of clove strong coffee flavors here as if this was 50 stout strong bitterness for the style more than a little hop mouthfeel is ok an ok beer but i did n't find this to be memorableWith Perturbative Baseline:
very dark for the beer style dark brown beer that ca n't pass enough light to see the clarity with a good brown colored head quite fruity and spicy smelling ginger and clove on dried raisins and prunes brown sugar and raw apple with a bit of cake batter malt aroma but the spice tries to hide it the taste starts out sweetened prunes and coffee with the aftertaste of clove strong coffee flavors here as if this was 50 stout strong bitterness for the style more than a little hop mouthfeel is ok an ok beer but i did n't find this to be memorableExample 904
Rationale length SIS = [2, 2, 4]With SIS Method:
my first brew from sent as an extra from thanks dan pours a nice dark honey orange with a nice frothy off white head the nose is nice and hoppy floral and citrus notes are pretty prevalent just a bit of sweetness to very nice flavors big citrusy hop characters that are nicely balanced out by sweet malt nice mouthfeel very crisp bitterness at the back of the mouth lingers for a pretty long time good overall brew i wish i could find it in floridaWith Integrated Gradients:
my first brew from sent as an extra from thanks dan pours a nice dark honey orange with a nice frothy off white head the nose is nice and hoppy floral and citrus notes are pretty prevalent just a bit of sweetness to very nice flavors big citrusy hop characters that are nicely balanced out by sweet malt nice mouthfeel very crisp bitterness at the back of the mouth lingers for a pretty long time good overall brew i wish i could find it in floridaWith LIME:
my first brew from sent as an extra from thanks dan pours a nice dark honey orange with a nice frothy off white head the nose is nice and hoppy floral and citrus notes are pretty prevalent just a bit of sweetness to very nice flavors big citrusy hop characters that are nicely balanced out by sweet malt nice mouthfeel very crisp bitterness at the back of the mouth lingers for a pretty long time good overall brew i wish i could find it in floridaWith Perturbative Baseline:
my first brew from sent as an extra from thanks dan pours a nice dark honey orange with a nice frothy off white head the nose is nice and hoppy floral and citrus notes are pretty prevalent just a bit of sweetness to very nice flavors big citrusy hop characters that are nicely balanced out by sweet malt nice mouthfeel very crisp bitterness at the back of the mouth lingers for a pretty long time good overall brew i wish i could find it in floridaExample 905
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
i know i a faux pas but poured this from a 11 2 oz bottle into a pint glass however i do n't think it overly affected my impression of it anyway the beer poured a light caramel color and had no head and virtually no lacing it looked kind of thin too the smell was amazing dark fruit caramel malty but a bit boozy too of course with 14 alcohol you probably should expect that the beer was crazy sweet with caramel and figs coming through to me despite it appearing to be thin the beer had a nice thick coating mouthfeel and a bit of carbonation so it was n't totally like drinking syrup i do n't think i could do more than one of these in a sitting but definitely worth a try if you 're into big sweet malty beersWith Integrated Gradients:
i know i a faux pas but poured this from a 11 2 oz bottle into a pint glass however i do n't think it overly affected my impression of it anyway the beer poured a light caramel color and had no head and virtually no lacing it looked kind of thin too the smell was amazing dark fruit caramel malty but a bit boozy too of course with 14 alcohol you probably should expect that the beer was crazy sweet with caramel and figs coming through to me despite it appearing to be thin the beer had a nice thick coating mouthfeel and a bit of carbonation so it was n't totally like drinking syrup i do n't think i could do more than one of these in a sitting but definitely worth a try if you 're into big sweet malty beersWith LIME:
i know i a faux pas but poured this from a 11 2 oz bottle into a pint glass however i do n't think it overly affected my impression of it anyway the beer poured a light caramel color and had no head and virtually no lacing it looked kind of thin too the smell was amazing dark fruit caramel malty but a bit boozy too of course with 14 alcohol you probably should expect that the beer was crazy sweet with caramel and figs coming through to me despite it appearing to be thin the beer had a nice thick coating mouthfeel and a bit of carbonation so it was n't totally like drinking syrup i do n't think i could do more than one of these in a sitting but definitely worth a try if you 're into big sweet malty beersWith Perturbative Baseline:
i know i a faux pas but poured this from a 11 2 oz bottle into a pint glass however i do n't think it overly affected my impression of it anyway the beer poured a light caramel color and had no head and virtually no lacing it looked kind of thin too the smell was amazing dark fruit caramel malty but a bit boozy too of course with 14 alcohol you probably should expect that the beer was crazy sweet with caramel and figs coming through to me despite it appearing to be thin the beer had a nice thick coating mouthfeel and a bit of carbonation so it was n't totally like drinking syrup i do n't think i could do more than one of these in a sitting but definitely worth a try if you 're into big sweet malty beersExample 911
Rationale length SIS = [2, 1, 3]With SIS Method:
beer review 100 a pours a light somewhat hazy gold color into my pint glass with about one finger of head moderate retention and very nice lacing s strong aroma of hops pine and grapefruit citrus notes as well as sweet malts t to me this is a great tasting ipa sweet malts followed by a very nice pine and citrus hop fusion that finishes with just the right amount of bitterness m medium in body crisp and refreshing d this drinks great as an ipa and all you hopheads out there like myself remember this is an ipa not a double or imperial and for the category it 's in it is an awesome beerWith Integrated Gradients:
beer review 100 a pours a light somewhat hazy gold color into my pint glass with about one finger of head moderate retention and very nice lacing s strong aroma of hops pine and grapefruit citrus notes as well as sweet malts t to me this is a great tasting ipa sweet malts followed by a very nice pine and citrus hop fusion that finishes with just the right amount of bitterness m medium in body crisp and refreshing d this drinks great as an ipa and all you hopheads out there like myself remember this is an ipa not a double or imperial and for the category it 's in it is an awesome beerWith LIME:
beer review 100 a pours a light somewhat hazy gold color into my pint glass with about one finger of head moderate retention and very nice lacing s strong aroma of hops pine and grapefruit citrus notes as well as sweet malts t to me this is a great tasting ipa sweet malts followed by a very nice pine and citrus hop fusion that finishes with just the right amount of bitterness m medium in body crisp and refreshing d this drinks great as an ipa and all you hopheads out there like myself remember this is an ipa not a double or imperial and for the category it 's in it is an awesome beerWith Perturbative Baseline:
beer review 100 a pours a light somewhat hazy gold color into my pint glass with about one finger of head moderate retention and very nice lacing s strong aroma of hops pine and grapefruit citrus notes as well as sweet malts t to me this is a great tasting ipa sweet malts followed by a very nice pine and citrus hop fusion that finishes with just the right amount of bitterness m medium in body crisp and refreshing d this drinks great as an ipa and all you hopheads out there like myself remember this is an ipa not a double or imperial and for the category it 's in it is an awesome beerExample 918
Rationale length SIS = [1, 1]With SIS Method:
had this at with and came in a 750ml caged and corked the corked out of sight as soon as the cage was into a tulip glass between the 3 of us hazy deep copper mahagony hard to get a really good look at the color at off white head hard to pour without a glass full of fluffy everlasting head left lot of thick webbing all over the inside of the glass sticky looking great aroma ca n't seem to keep it away from the nose sweet dark tart fruit notes some sour cherry earthy spicy with hints of currants clove allspice also nutty with some belgium yeast lots of sweet booziness from the start dark fruityness with plum notes the fruittyness was of dried fruit lots of spicyness lots of clove also nutty and earthy finished clean spicy and very sugary syrupy big full mouthfeel smooth and very creamy with lots of a beer to sip but very enjoyable wish i had the whole bottle to drink would be no problem a must try beer if you like this style seems like a beer that would age very wellWith Integrated Gradients:
had this at with and came in a 750ml caged and corked the corked out of sight as soon as the cage was into a tulip glass between the 3 of us hazy deep copper mahagony hard to get a really good look at the color at off white head hard to pour without a glass full of fluffy everlasting head left lot of thick webbing all over the inside of the glass sticky looking great aroma ca n't seem to keep it away from the nose sweet dark tart fruit notes some sour cherry earthy spicy with hints of currants clove allspice also nutty with some belgium yeast lots of sweet booziness from the start dark fruityness with plum notes the fruittyness was of dried fruit lots of spicyness lots of clove also nutty and earthy finished clean spicy and very sugary syrupy big full mouthfeel smooth and very creamy with lots of a beer to sip but very enjoyable wish i had the whole bottle to drink would be no problem a must try beer if you like this style seems like a beer that would age very wellWith LIME:
had this at with and came in a 750ml caged and corked the corked out of sight as soon as the cage was into a tulip glass between the 3 of us hazy deep copper mahagony hard to get a really good look at the color at off white head hard to pour without a glass full of fluffy everlasting head left lot of thick webbing all over the inside of the glass sticky looking great aroma ca n't seem to keep it away from the nose sweet dark tart fruit notes some sour cherry earthy spicy with hints of currants clove allspice also nutty with some belgium yeast lots of sweet booziness from the start dark fruityness with plum notes the fruittyness was of dried fruit lots of spicyness lots of clove also nutty and earthy finished clean spicy and very sugary syrupy big full mouthfeel smooth and very creamy with lots of a beer to sip but very enjoyable wish i had the whole bottle to drink would be no problem a must try beer if you like this style seems like a beer that would age very wellWith Perturbative Baseline:
had this at with and came in a 750ml caged and corked the corked out of sight as soon as the cage was into a tulip glass between the 3 of us hazy deep copper mahagony hard to get a really good look at the color at off white head hard to pour without a glass full of fluffy everlasting head left lot of thick webbing all over the inside of the glass sticky looking great aroma ca n't seem to keep it away from the nose sweet dark tart fruit notes some sour cherry earthy spicy with hints of currants clove allspice also nutty with some belgium yeast lots of sweet booziness from the start dark fruityness with plum notes the fruittyness was of dried fruit lots of spicyness lots of clove also nutty and earthy finished clean spicy and very sugary syrupy big full mouthfeel smooth and very creamy with lots of a beer to sip but very enjoyable wish i had the whole bottle to drink would be no problem a must try beer if you like this style seems like a beer that would age very wellExample 922
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
one of my favorite ipa 's poured a light amber cloudy orange with of gold completed by a full head of white foam leave considerable lacing throughout the drink beautiful aroma of citrus and floral hops taste is very interesting big time apricot sweetness then boom a crash of hops of refined design the hops are so clean and crisp you can almost feel your tongue crackle perfect carbonation and no alcohol in the flavor aftertaste is of light fruit and bitter hops but finishes without approaching the realm of metallic hop aftertaste a nice oneWith Integrated Gradients:
one of my favorite ipa 's poured a light amber cloudy orange with of gold completed by a full head of white foam leave considerable lacing throughout the drink beautiful aroma of citrus and floral hops taste is very interesting big time apricot sweetness then boom a crash of hops of refined design the hops are so clean and crisp you can almost feel your tongue crackle perfect carbonation and no alcohol in the flavor aftertaste is of light fruit and bitter hops but finishes without approaching the realm of metallic hop aftertaste a nice oneWith LIME:
one of my favorite ipa 's poured a light amber cloudy orange with of gold completed by a full head of white foam leave considerable lacing throughout the drink beautiful aroma of citrus and floral hops taste is very interesting big time apricot sweetness then boom a crash of hops of refined design the hops are so clean and crisp you can almost feel your tongue crackle perfect carbonation and no alcohol in the flavor aftertaste is of light fruit and bitter hops but finishes without approaching the realm of metallic hop aftertaste a nice oneWith Perturbative Baseline:
one of my favorite ipa 's poured a light amber cloudy orange with of gold completed by a full head of white foam leave considerable lacing throughout the drink beautiful aroma of citrus and floral hops taste is very interesting big time apricot sweetness then boom a crash of hops of refined design the hops are so clean and crisp you can almost feel your tongue crackle perfect carbonation and no alcohol in the flavor aftertaste is of light fruit and bitter hops but finishes without approaching the realm of metallic hop aftertaste a nice oneExample 925
Rationale length SIS = [2, 2]With SIS Method:
a dark pour pretty much black with a light brown head that looks pretty nice for being higher abv s oak is very evident bourbon chocolate molasses vanilla and dark malts smells pretty good t oaky chocolatey and bourbon are the main flavors a bit of roasted malt vanilla and molasses too a touch of hops can be found near the finish bourbon flavor shows itself more in the finish a bit rough around the edges but still good m body is a bit light for being a big beer a tad creamy lower carbonation d pretty good for being a barrel aged high abv ale not sure what the age is on this one but it seems fairly fresh since the bourbon flavors are still very evident and a bit powerful by far this is got ta be the best offering from cold spring breweryWith Integrated Gradients:
a dark pour pretty much black with a light brown head that looks pretty nice for being higher abv s oak is very evident bourbon chocolate molasses vanilla and dark malts smells pretty good t oaky chocolatey and bourbon are the main flavors a bit of roasted malt vanilla and molasses too a touch of hops can be found near the finish bourbon flavor shows itself more in the finish a bit rough around the edges but still good m body is a bit light for being a big beer a tad creamy lower carbonation d pretty good for being a barrel aged high abv ale not sure what the age is on this one but it seems fairly fresh since the bourbon flavors are still very evident and a bit powerful by far this is got ta be the best offering from cold spring breweryWith LIME:
a dark pour pretty much black with a light brown head that looks pretty nice for being higher abv s oak is very evident bourbon chocolate molasses vanilla and dark malts smells pretty good t oaky chocolatey and bourbon are the main flavors a bit of roasted malt vanilla and molasses too a touch of hops can be found near the finish bourbon flavor shows itself more in the finish a bit rough around the edges but still good m body is a bit light for being a big beer a tad creamy lower carbonation d pretty good for being a barrel aged high abv ale not sure what the age is on this one but it seems fairly fresh since the bourbon flavors are still very evident and a bit powerful by far this is got ta be the best offering from cold spring breweryWith Perturbative Baseline:
a dark pour pretty much black with a light brown head that looks pretty nice for being higher abv s oak is very evident bourbon chocolate molasses vanilla and dark malts smells pretty good t oaky chocolatey and bourbon are the main flavors a bit of roasted malt vanilla and molasses too a touch of hops can be found near the finish bourbon flavor shows itself more in the finish a bit rough around the edges but still good m body is a bit light for being a big beer a tad creamy lower carbonation d pretty good for being a barrel aged high abv ale not sure what the age is on this one but it seems fairly fresh since the bourbon flavors are still very evident and a bit powerful by far this is got ta be the best offering from cold spring breweryExample 927
Rationale length SIS = [2, 3, 3]With SIS Method:
poured into my sam adams perfect pint glass a was a clear orange color with a 1 finger white head s this smelled like a cherry pie coming out of the oven with the strong tart cherry filling and wheat crust no wonder my wife calls this a cherry pop tart t m the cherries blended very well with the wheat malt making it lightly tart yet very refreshing the beer held it carbonation well which also gave this beer more of the souring effect you would want in a fruit beer that i never realized before d this is a good summertime beer for those who enjoy fruit beers with a sourness to them but do n't want to spend the extra money on the richer belgian fruit beers i enjoyed it after reading some of the other reviews i really believe you have to drink this beer out of the perfect pint glass from sam adams to really appreciate this beerWith Integrated Gradients:
poured into my sam adams perfect pint glass a was a clear orange color with a 1 finger white head s this smelled like a cherry pie coming out of the oven with the strong tart cherry filling and wheat crust no wonder my wife calls this a cherry pop tart t m the cherries blended very well with the wheat malt making it lightly tart yet very refreshing the beer held it carbonation well which also gave this beer more of the souring effect you would want in a fruit beer that i never realized before d this is a good summertime beer for those who enjoy fruit beers with a sourness to them but do n't want to spend the extra money on the richer belgian fruit beers i enjoyed it after reading some of the other reviews i really believe you have to drink this beer out of the perfect pint glass from sam adams to really appreciate this beerWith LIME:
poured into my sam adams perfect pint glass a was a clear orange color with a 1 finger white head s this smelled like a cherry pie coming out of the oven with the strong tart cherry filling and wheat crust no wonder my wife calls this a cherry pop tart t m the cherries blended very well with the wheat malt making it lightly tart yet very refreshing the beer held it carbonation well which also gave this beer more of the souring effect you would want in a fruit beer that i never realized before d this is a good summertime beer for those who enjoy fruit beers with a sourness to them but do n't want to spend the extra money on the richer belgian fruit beers i enjoyed it after reading some of the other reviews i really believe you have to drink this beer out of the perfect pint glass from sam adams to really appreciate this beerWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured into my sam adams perfect pint glass a was a clear orange color with a 1 finger white head s this smelled like a cherry pie coming out of the oven with the strong tart cherry filling and wheat crust no wonder my wife calls this a cherry pop tart t m the cherries blended very well with the wheat malt making it lightly tart yet very refreshing the beer held it carbonation well which also gave this beer more of the souring effect you would want in a fruit beer that i never realized before d this is a good summertime beer for those who enjoy fruit beers with a sourness to them but do n't want to spend the extra money on the richer belgian fruit beers i enjoyed it after reading some of the other reviews i really believe you have to drink this beer out of the perfect pint glass from sam adams to really appreciate this beerExample 931
Rationale length SIS = [4, 1, 2]With SIS Method:
first off thanks to brad for this one up for us very generous poured into a tulip glass a golden hued honey color with a slight haze to it not a whole lot of head to speak of though the aroma is extraordinary and complex with notes of sour fruit tart and apple the taste does not sour apple tartness and a subtle oak overwhelm the palate mouthfeel is light the drinkability of this is exceptional if you get the chance try this beer very goodWith Integrated Gradients:
first off thanks to brad for this one up for us very generous poured into a tulip glass a golden hued honey color with a slight haze to it not a whole lot of head to speak of though the aroma is extraordinary and complex with notes of sour fruit tart and apple the taste does not sour apple tartness and a subtle oak overwhelm the palate mouthfeel is light the drinkability of this is exceptional if you get the chance try this beer very goodWith LIME:
first off thanks to brad for this one up for us very generous poured into a tulip glass a golden hued honey color with a slight haze to it not a whole lot of head to speak of though the aroma is extraordinary and complex with notes of sour fruit tart and apple the taste does not sour apple tartness and a subtle oak overwhelm the palate mouthfeel is light the drinkability of this is exceptional if you get the chance try this beer very goodWith Perturbative Baseline:
first off thanks to brad for this one up for us very generous poured into a tulip glass a golden hued honey color with a slight haze to it not a whole lot of head to speak of though the aroma is extraordinary and complex with notes of sour fruit tart and apple the taste does not sour apple tartness and a subtle oak overwhelm the palate mouthfeel is light the drinkability of this is exceptional if you get the chance try this beer very goodExample 956
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
good and rich poured well into the glass with a rich brown color and nice thick head good steady carbonation good lacing down the glass rich toffee aroma the taste was sweet a bit too sweet for my taste but good nevertheless a tinge from the abv felt at the finish up and outWith Integrated Gradients:
good and rich poured well into the glass with a rich brown color and nice thick head good steady carbonation good lacing down the glass rich toffee aroma the taste was sweet a bit too sweet for my taste but good nevertheless a tinge from the abv felt at the finish up and outWith LIME:
good and rich poured well into the glass with a rich brown color and nice thick head good steady carbonation good lacing down the glass rich toffee aroma the taste was sweet a bit too sweet for my taste but good nevertheless a tinge from the abv felt at the finish up and outWith Perturbative Baseline:
good and rich poured well into the glass with a rich brown color and nice thick head good steady carbonation good lacing down the glass rich toffee aroma the taste was sweet a bit too sweet for my taste but good nevertheless a tinge from the abv felt at the finish up and outExample 960
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
small somewhat creamy light brown head that mostly diminished pitch black color aroma of bread molasses caramel chocolate coffee toasted malt light alcoholic sniff plum prune date licorice very complex aroma full bodied with an alcoholic texture and a soft carbonation excellent balance between the sweet malt and bitter flavor berries sweet and lingering finish smooth and very nice thick beer definitely one of my favorite risWith Integrated Gradients:
small somewhat creamy light brown head that mostly diminished pitch black color aroma of bread molasses caramel chocolate coffee toasted malt light alcoholic sniff plum prune date licorice very complex aroma full bodied with an alcoholic texture and a soft carbonation excellent balance between the sweet malt and bitter flavor berries sweet and lingering finish smooth and very nice thick beer definitely one of my favorite risWith LIME:
small somewhat creamy light brown head that mostly diminished pitch black color aroma of bread molasses caramel chocolate coffee toasted malt light alcoholic sniff plum prune date licorice very complex aroma full bodied with an alcoholic texture and a soft carbonation excellent balance between the sweet malt and bitter flavor berries sweet and lingering finish smooth and very nice thick beer definitely one of my favorite risWith Perturbative Baseline:
small somewhat creamy light brown head that mostly diminished pitch black color aroma of bread molasses caramel chocolate coffee toasted malt light alcoholic sniff plum prune date licorice very complex aroma full bodied with an alcoholic texture and a soft carbonation excellent balance between the sweet malt and bitter flavor berries sweet and lingering finish smooth and very nice thick beer definitely one of my favorite risExample 962
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
celebration was poured into a tulip glass appearance the head is almost silky and is about one and a half fingers of off white with a yellow tinge this one leaves great sheets of pillowy lace the body is the color of orange rind with amber highlights smell the hop notes are estery and have a touch of floral to them there is some slight citrus backed up by a sweet caramel malt it smells great but it is a little too subdued taste the hop bitterness is really great on this one and lasts throughout the drink there is some sweeter biscuit malt accompanied with citrus and grassy hop flavors it is a refreshing ipa mouth feel this one borders on a light and medium body it certainly is not the creamiest ipa out there by any stretch of the imagination overall this is a good ipa that i would recommend to anyone the main thing to adjust would be the mouth feel by the carbonation up also get those great hop notes to really show up on the palate the malt character is nice but getting more of that floral hop in the flavor for instance would only help this ipa 's scoreWith Integrated Gradients:
celebration was poured into a tulip glass appearance the head is almost silky and is about one and a half fingers of off white with a yellow tinge this one leaves great sheets of pillowy lace the body is the color of orange rind with amber highlights smell the hop notes are estery and have a touch of floral to them there is some slight citrus backed up by a sweet caramel malt it smells great but it is a little too subdued taste the hop bitterness is really great on this one and lasts throughout the drink there is some sweeter biscuit malt accompanied with citrus and grassy hop flavors it is a refreshing ipa mouth feel this one borders on a light and medium body it certainly is not the creamiest ipa out there by any stretch of the imagination overall this is a good ipa that i would recommend to anyone the main thing to adjust would be the mouth feel by the carbonation up also get those great hop notes to really show up on the palate the malt character is nice but getting more of that floral hop in the flavor for instance would only help this ipa 's scoreWith LIME:
celebration was poured into a tulip glass appearance the head is almost silky and is about one and a half fingers of off white with a yellow tinge this one leaves great sheets of pillowy lace the body is the color of orange rind with amber highlights smell the hop notes are estery and have a touch of floral to them there is some slight citrus backed up by a sweet caramel malt it smells great but it is a little too subdued taste the hop bitterness is really great on this one and lasts throughout the drink there is some sweeter biscuit malt accompanied with citrus and grassy hop flavors it is a refreshing ipa mouth feel this one borders on a light and medium body it certainly is not the creamiest ipa out there by any stretch of the imagination overall this is a good ipa that i would recommend to anyone the main thing to adjust would be the mouth feel by the carbonation up also get those great hop notes to really show up on the palate the malt character is nice but getting more of that floral hop in the flavor for instance would only help this ipa 's scoreWith Perturbative Baseline:
celebration was poured into a tulip glass appearance the head is almost silky and is about one and a half fingers of off white with a yellow tinge this one leaves great sheets of pillowy lace the body is the color of orange rind with amber highlights smell the hop notes are estery and have a touch of floral to them there is some slight citrus backed up by a sweet caramel malt it smells great but it is a little too subdued taste the hop bitterness is really great on this one and lasts throughout the drink there is some sweeter biscuit malt accompanied with citrus and grassy hop flavors it is a refreshing ipa mouth feel this one borders on a light and medium body it certainly is not the creamiest ipa out there by any stretch of the imagination overall this is a good ipa that i would recommend to anyone the main thing to adjust would be the mouth feel by the carbonation up also get those great hop notes to really show up on the palate the malt character is nice but getting more of that floral hop in the flavor for instance would only help this ipa 's scoreExample 963
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
a fierce sound clearly something good or at least we hope hazy golden hue carbonation with a huge creamy white head atop very attractive citrus and spice in the nose very bold and bright and uplifting with flavor pepper and clove coriander lemon zest like a witbier with a bit more taste is fully flavored juicy zesty spicy brisk brilliant with a certain sugary kick a little candy ish sticky sweet but i ca n't help but like it medium bodied a thin actually but still good a very nice tripel if un tasty zesty sweet and a little bit strong this lands in the good category and that 's very fineWith Integrated Gradients:
a fierce sound clearly something good or at least we hope hazy golden hue carbonation with a huge creamy white head atop very attractive citrus and spice in the nose very bold and bright and uplifting with flavor pepper and clove coriander lemon zest like a witbier with a bit more taste is fully flavored juicy zesty spicy brisk brilliant with a certain sugary kick a little candy ish sticky sweet but i ca n't help but like it medium bodied a thin actually but still good a very nice tripel if un tasty zesty sweet and a little bit strong this lands in the good category and that 's very fineWith LIME:
a fierce sound clearly something good or at least we hope hazy golden hue carbonation with a huge creamy white head atop very attractive citrus and spice in the nose very bold and bright and uplifting with flavor pepper and clove coriander lemon zest like a witbier with a bit more taste is fully flavored juicy zesty spicy brisk brilliant with a certain sugary kick a little candy ish sticky sweet but i ca n't help but like it medium bodied a thin actually but still good a very nice tripel if un tasty zesty sweet and a little bit strong this lands in the good category and that 's very fineWith Perturbative Baseline:
a fierce sound clearly something good or at least we hope hazy golden hue carbonation with a huge creamy white head atop very attractive citrus and spice in the nose very bold and bright and uplifting with flavor pepper and clove coriander lemon zest like a witbier with a bit more taste is fully flavored juicy zesty spicy brisk brilliant with a certain sugary kick a little candy ish sticky sweet but i ca n't help but like it medium bodied a thin actually but still good a very nice tripel if un tasty zesty sweet and a little bit strong this lands in the good category and that 's very fineExample 965
Rationale length SIS = [3, 1, 5]With SIS Method:
poured from a 11 2 oz bottle into a chimay chalice appearance pours a hazy dark brown color with reddish hues around the laces has a thick white head that dissipates slowly and leaves little lacing smell smells strongly of dark fruits and sweet malts has that belgian yeasty smell too taste has a strong vinous taste starts bitter and vinous and finishes sweet and spicy has a noticeable alcohol flavor as well mouthfeel very smooth and full bodied with a nice carbonation bite drinkability another great beer from chimay the chimay line up is one of the best in the world of beer certainly worth a try and something i will look for in the futureWith Integrated Gradients:
poured from a 11 2 oz bottle into a chimay chalice appearance pours a hazy dark brown color with reddish hues around the laces has a thick white head that dissipates slowly and leaves little lacing smell smells strongly of dark fruits and sweet malts has that belgian yeasty smell too taste has a strong vinous taste starts bitter and vinous and finishes sweet and spicy has a noticeable alcohol flavor as well mouthfeel very smooth and full bodied with a nice carbonation bite drinkability another great beer from chimay the chimay line up is one of the best in the world of beer certainly worth a try and something i will look for in the futureWith LIME:
poured from a 11 2 oz bottle into a chimay chalice appearance pours a hazy dark brown color with reddish hues around the laces has a thick white head that dissipates slowly and leaves little lacing smell smells strongly of dark fruits and sweet malts has that belgian yeasty smell too taste has a strong vinous taste starts bitter and vinous and finishes sweet and spicy has a noticeable alcohol flavor as well mouthfeel very smooth and full bodied with a nice carbonation bite drinkability another great beer from chimay the chimay line up is one of the best in the world of beer certainly worth a try and something i will look for in the futureWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured from a 11 2 oz bottle into a chimay chalice appearance pours a hazy dark brown color with reddish hues around the laces has a thick white head that dissipates slowly and leaves little lacing smell smells strongly of dark fruits and sweet malts has that belgian yeasty smell too taste has a strong vinous taste starts bitter and vinous and finishes sweet and spicy has a noticeable alcohol flavor as well mouthfeel very smooth and full bodied with a nice carbonation bite drinkability another great beer from chimay the chimay line up is one of the best in the world of beer certainly worth a try and something i will look for in the futureExample 967
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
another stone on tap this one has proven to not be as uneven as some of the other styles lovely dark shade very dark you can pick up some reddish brown when held to the light very nice head when poured plus it left lots of lovely lacing through out the glass light smokey aroma nice chewey medium bodied beer this is one of their more balanced beers in my opinion and it shows the malt and hops blend well together neither the other there 's some roasted flavor present in the malt as well it leaves a smooth smokey aftertaste that is pleasurable pretty good brew not as smokey as some german smoke beers so might be a way to introduce this flavor to someoneWith Integrated Gradients:
another stone on tap this one has proven to not be as uneven as some of the other styles lovely dark shade very dark you can pick up some reddish brown when held to the light very nice head when poured plus it left lots of lovely lacing through out the glass light smokey aroma nice chewey medium bodied beer this is one of their more balanced beers in my opinion and it shows the malt and hops blend well together neither the other there 's some roasted flavor present in the malt as well it leaves a smooth smokey aftertaste that is pleasurable pretty good brew not as smokey as some german smoke beers so might be a way to introduce this flavor to someoneWith LIME:
another stone on tap this one has proven to not be as uneven as some of the other styles lovely dark shade very dark you can pick up some reddish brown when held to the light very nice head when poured plus it left lots of lovely lacing through out the glass light smokey aroma nice chewey medium bodied beer this is one of their more balanced beers in my opinion and it shows the malt and hops blend well together neither the other there 's some roasted flavor present in the malt as well it leaves a smooth smokey aftertaste that is pleasurable pretty good brew not as smokey as some german smoke beers so might be a way to introduce this flavor to someoneWith Perturbative Baseline:
another stone on tap this one has proven to not be as uneven as some of the other styles lovely dark shade very dark you can pick up some reddish brown when held to the light very nice head when poured plus it left lots of lovely lacing through out the glass light smokey aroma nice chewey medium bodied beer this is one of their more balanced beers in my opinion and it shows the malt and hops blend well together neither the other there 's some roasted flavor present in the malt as well it leaves a smooth smokey aftertaste that is pleasurable pretty good brew not as smokey as some german smoke beers so might be a way to introduce this flavor to someoneExample 968
Rationale length SIS = [1, 1, 2]With SIS Method:
poured this one from a growler filled at deschutes early evening based upon the suggestion of a pub server i would n't have grabbed this otherwise i 'm glad he took the time to push me towards a good choice is a predominantly reddish amber brew with a moderate head and minimum lacing the scent on this one is fantastic ranging from ripe banana fresh cut grasses and sweet toffee it 's definitely towards an ipa with the citrus and pine profile though the bitter hops are slightly more subdued in this one compared many of the ipa 's softened by a tangerine like sweetness this is a great summer drinking option light going down with substantial carbonation overall i 'm definitely glad to have tried though i should caveat that if someone is looking for a profile that far at all from a ipa they had best look elsewhereWith Integrated Gradients:
poured this one from a growler filled at deschutes early evening based upon the suggestion of a pub server i would n't have grabbed this otherwise i 'm glad he took the time to push me towards a good choice is a predominantly reddish amber brew with a moderate head and minimum lacing the scent on this one is fantastic ranging from ripe banana fresh cut grasses and sweet toffee it 's definitely towards an ipa with the citrus and pine profile though the bitter hops are slightly more subdued in this one compared many of the ipa 's softened by a tangerine like sweetness this is a great summer drinking option light going down with substantial carbonation overall i 'm definitely glad to have tried though i should caveat that if someone is looking for a profile that far at all from a ipa they had best look elsewhereWith LIME:
poured this one from a growler filled at deschutes early evening based upon the suggestion of a pub server i would n't have grabbed this otherwise i 'm glad he took the time to push me towards a good choice is a predominantly reddish amber brew with a moderate head and minimum lacing the scent on this one is fantastic ranging from ripe banana fresh cut grasses and sweet toffee it 's definitely towards an ipa with the citrus and pine profile though the bitter hops are slightly more subdued in this one compared many of the ipa 's softened by a tangerine like sweetness this is a great summer drinking option light going down with substantial carbonation overall i 'm definitely glad to have tried though i should caveat that if someone is looking for a profile that far at all from a ipa they had best look elsewhereWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured this one from a growler filled at deschutes early evening based upon the suggestion of a pub server i would n't have grabbed this otherwise i 'm glad he took the time to push me towards a good choice is a predominantly reddish amber brew with a moderate head and minimum lacing the scent on this one is fantastic ranging from ripe banana fresh cut grasses and sweet toffee it 's definitely towards an ipa with the citrus and pine profile though the bitter hops are slightly more subdued in this one compared many of the ipa 's softened by a tangerine like sweetness this is a great summer drinking option light going down with substantial carbonation overall i 'm definitely glad to have tried though i should caveat that if someone is looking for a profile that far at all from a ipa they had best look elsewhereExample 969
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
the '05 gabf winner appears a copper toned amber with a lush ivory white head that sticks around tons of lacing cling to the interior of the glass smell is of a rich malt with toffee hard candy bitter hops along with a sugary sweetness taste is about the same of the aroma with a nice hop addition mouthfeel is chewy bitter sweet and semi dry this is a great rendition one of the best american versions i 've hadWith Integrated Gradients:
the '05 gabf winner appears a copper toned amber with a lush ivory white head that sticks around tons of lacing cling to the interior of the glass smell is of a rich malt with toffee hard candy bitter hops along with a sugary sweetness taste is about the same of the aroma with a nice hop addition mouthfeel is chewy bitter sweet and semi dry this is a great rendition one of the best american versions i 've hadWith LIME:
the '05 gabf winner appears a copper toned amber with a lush ivory white head that sticks around tons of lacing cling to the interior of the glass smell is of a rich malt with toffee hard candy bitter hops along with a sugary sweetness taste is about the same of the aroma with a nice hop addition mouthfeel is chewy bitter sweet and semi dry this is a great rendition one of the best american versions i 've hadWith Perturbative Baseline:
the '05 gabf winner appears a copper toned amber with a lush ivory white head that sticks around tons of lacing cling to the interior of the glass smell is of a rich malt with toffee hard candy bitter hops along with a sugary sweetness taste is about the same of the aroma with a nice hop addition mouthfeel is chewy bitter sweet and semi dry this is a great rendition one of the best american versions i 've hadExample 970
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
pours a tarnished amber large carbonation bubbles and a giant rocky offwhite head smells like bubblegum cherries and bread there is also a wine smell like what you would smell if you left a red wine bottle open for a few weeks with just a little bit in the bottom kind of like wine yeast i guess wow that taste is all about that weird wine flavour sweet lingering aftertaste of double bubble bubblegum wow that upfront wacky flavour is really right there it reminds me of the weird flavour in three floyds gumballhead mouthfeel is alright a bit overcarbonated for my liking but it does well to the wine champagne aspects of this beer this beer speaks for itself if you like this style you are going to get it as it 's a bit of a classicWith Integrated Gradients:
pours a tarnished amber large carbonation bubbles and a giant rocky offwhite head smells like bubblegum cherries and bread there is also a wine smell like what you would smell if you left a red wine bottle open for a few weeks with just a little bit in the bottom kind of like wine yeast i guess wow that taste is all about that weird wine flavour sweet lingering aftertaste of double bubble bubblegum wow that upfront wacky flavour is really right there it reminds me of the weird flavour in three floyds gumballhead mouthfeel is alright a bit overcarbonated for my liking but it does well to the wine champagne aspects of this beer this beer speaks for itself if you like this style you are going to get it as it 's a bit of a classicWith LIME:
pours a tarnished amber large carbonation bubbles and a giant rocky offwhite head smells like bubblegum cherries and bread there is also a wine smell like what you would smell if you left a red wine bottle open for a few weeks with just a little bit in the bottom kind of like wine yeast i guess wow that taste is all about that weird wine flavour sweet lingering aftertaste of double bubble bubblegum wow that upfront wacky flavour is really right there it reminds me of the weird flavour in three floyds gumballhead mouthfeel is alright a bit overcarbonated for my liking but it does well to the wine champagne aspects of this beer this beer speaks for itself if you like this style you are going to get it as it 's a bit of a classicWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours a tarnished amber large carbonation bubbles and a giant rocky offwhite head smells like bubblegum cherries and bread there is also a wine smell like what you would smell if you left a red wine bottle open for a few weeks with just a little bit in the bottom kind of like wine yeast i guess wow that taste is all about that weird wine flavour sweet lingering aftertaste of double bubble bubblegum wow that upfront wacky flavour is really right there it reminds me of the weird flavour in three floyds gumballhead mouthfeel is alright a bit overcarbonated for my liking but it does well to the wine champagne aspects of this beer this beer speaks for itself if you like this style you are going to get it as it 's a bit of a classicExample 971
Rationale length SIS = [1, 2, 1, 2, 4, 1, 3, 1, 3]With SIS Method:
a jet black with red hues trying to peek through but hard to capture unless directly in the light thick creamy dark tan head good lacing s coffee up front then one has to search for the bourbon kind of disappointing but still great scents some nice chocolaty hints along with vanilla t huge roasted malts but matched with a fudge chocolate sweetness strong coffee presence as the nose would lead on then comes the delicious woody notes hints of vanilla the bourbon is very much in the background but the rest of the flavors are excellent m medium body not too thick but pretty smooth and almost creamy no sign of alcohol in this beer o d it 's a beer i wish i could have more of but at the same time it did not live up to the hype it 's delicious but where 's the bourbonWith Integrated Gradients:
a jet black with red hues trying to peek through but hard to capture unless directly in the light thick creamy dark tan head good lacing s coffee up front then one has to search for the bourbon kind of disappointing but still great scents some nice chocolaty hints along with vanilla t huge roasted malts but matched with a fudge chocolate sweetness strong coffee presence as the nose would lead on then comes the delicious woody notes hints of vanilla the bourbon is very much in the background but the rest of the flavors are excellent m medium body not too thick but pretty smooth and almost creamy no sign of alcohol in this beer o d it 's a beer i wish i could have more of but at the same time it did not live up to the hype it 's delicious but where 's the bourbonWith LIME:
a jet black with red hues trying to peek through but hard to capture unless directly in the light thick creamy dark tan head good lacing s coffee up front then one has to search for the bourbon kind of disappointing but still great scents some nice chocolaty hints along with vanilla t huge roasted malts but matched with a fudge chocolate sweetness strong coffee presence as the nose would lead on then comes the delicious woody notes hints of vanilla the bourbon is very much in the background but the rest of the flavors are excellent m medium body not too thick but pretty smooth and almost creamy no sign of alcohol in this beer o d it 's a beer i wish i could have more of but at the same time it did not live up to the hype it 's delicious but where 's the bourbonWith Perturbative Baseline:
a jet black with red hues trying to peek through but hard to capture unless directly in the light thick creamy dark tan head good lacing s coffee up front then one has to search for the bourbon kind of disappointing but still great scents some nice chocolaty hints along with vanilla t huge roasted malts but matched with a fudge chocolate sweetness strong coffee presence as the nose would lead on then comes the delicious woody notes hints of vanilla the bourbon is very much in the background but the rest of the flavors are excellent m medium body not too thick but pretty smooth and almost creamy no sign of alcohol in this beer o d it 's a beer i wish i could have more of but at the same time it did not live up to the hype it 's delicious but where 's the bourbonExample 972
Rationale length SIS = [3]With SIS Method:
this has a beautiful big foamy white head and lots of lace '' it is dark but see through reddish brown in color there 's a very nice malty scent mixed with grape scent look best parts of this brew this is essentially a soft tasting ale it has a dry taste with a bit of a dark fruit aftertaste it 's also quite malty there 's a bit of a tart mouthfeel it 's smooth definitely not heavy but a bit dryWith Integrated Gradients:
this has a beautiful big foamy white head and lots of lace '' it is dark but see through reddish brown in color there 's a very nice malty scent mixed with grape scent look best parts of this brew this is essentially a soft tasting ale it has a dry taste with a bit of a dark fruit aftertaste it 's also quite malty there 's a bit of a tart mouthfeel it 's smooth definitely not heavy but a bit dryWith LIME:
this has a beautiful big foamy white head and lots of lace '' it is dark but see through reddish brown in color there 's a very nice malty scent mixed with grape scent look best parts of this brew this is essentially a soft tasting ale it has a dry taste with a bit of a dark fruit aftertaste it 's also quite malty there 's a bit of a tart mouthfeel it 's smooth definitely not heavy but a bit dryWith Perturbative Baseline:
this has a beautiful big foamy white head and lots of lace '' it is dark but see through reddish brown in color there 's a very nice malty scent mixed with grape scent look best parts of this brew this is essentially a soft tasting ale it has a dry taste with a bit of a dark fruit aftertaste it 's also quite malty there 's a bit of a tart mouthfeel it 's smooth definitely not heavy but a bit dryExample 973
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
into a pint glass poured a solid black not so much head but enough tannish in color decent lacing down the glass as for aroma if you love coffee and beer its the best of both worlds a very fresh strong full roast coffee blended with and almost a solid classic stout nose with the toasty chocolate malts with the taste its even more coffee and while its my dream come true so delicious what with its nice chocolate and burnt malt tones again but i almost say it overtakes any and takes away from the of this beer which is n't to say it is n't delicious because it is just seems a bit unbalanced oh well the mouth is pretty solid a bit light but not all that unexpected with a coffee blend its fairly smooth not quite creamy well carbonated thoroughly exceptionally drinkableWith Integrated Gradients:
into a pint glass poured a solid black not so much head but enough tannish in color decent lacing down the glass as for aroma if you love coffee and beer its the best of both worlds a very fresh strong full roast coffee blended with and almost a solid classic stout nose with the toasty chocolate malts with the taste its even more coffee and while its my dream come true so delicious what with its nice chocolate and burnt malt tones again but i almost say it overtakes any and takes away from the of this beer which is n't to say it is n't delicious because it is just seems a bit unbalanced oh well the mouth is pretty solid a bit light but not all that unexpected with a coffee blend its fairly smooth not quite creamy well carbonated thoroughly exceptionally drinkableWith LIME:
into a pint glass poured a solid black not so much head but enough tannish in color decent lacing down the glass as for aroma if you love coffee and beer its the best of both worlds a very fresh strong full roast coffee blended with and almost a solid classic stout nose with the toasty chocolate malts with the taste its even more coffee and while its my dream come true so delicious what with its nice chocolate and burnt malt tones again but i almost say it overtakes any and takes away from the of this beer which is n't to say it is n't delicious because it is just seems a bit unbalanced oh well the mouth is pretty solid a bit light but not all that unexpected with a coffee blend its fairly smooth not quite creamy well carbonated thoroughly exceptionally drinkableWith Perturbative Baseline:
into a pint glass poured a solid black not so much head but enough tannish in color decent lacing down the glass as for aroma if you love coffee and beer its the best of both worlds a very fresh strong full roast coffee blended with and almost a solid classic stout nose with the toasty chocolate malts with the taste its even more coffee and while its my dream come true so delicious what with its nice chocolate and burnt malt tones again but i almost say it overtakes any and takes away from the of this beer which is n't to say it is n't delicious because it is just seems a bit unbalanced oh well the mouth is pretty solid a bit light but not all that unexpected with a coffee blend its fairly smooth not quite creamy well carbonated thoroughly exceptionally drinkableExample 976
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
ver clear golden straw color foamy head dissapates quickly when yeast is added in it swirls thickly the glass turning the beer a murky lemon color beautiful appearance very granny smith like taste orange bitterness co comes though very tart more biting and less sweet than expected like extra dry a difference that i very very good i liked how special this beer tasted good go toWith Integrated Gradients:
ver clear golden straw color foamy head dissapates quickly when yeast is added in it swirls thickly the glass turning the beer a murky lemon color beautiful appearance very granny smith like taste orange bitterness co comes though very tart more biting and less sweet than expected like extra dry a difference that i very very good i liked how special this beer tasted good go toWith LIME:
ver clear golden straw color foamy head dissapates quickly when yeast is added in it swirls thickly the glass turning the beer a murky lemon color beautiful appearance very granny smith like taste orange bitterness co comes though very tart more biting and less sweet than expected like extra dry a difference that i very very good i liked how special this beer tasted good go toWith Perturbative Baseline:
ver clear golden straw color foamy head dissapates quickly when yeast is added in it swirls thickly the glass turning the beer a murky lemon color beautiful appearance very granny smith like taste orange bitterness co comes though very tart more biting and less sweet than expected like extra dry a difference that i very very good i liked how special this beer tasted good go toExample 977
Rationale length SIS = [2]With SIS Method:
received in a trade with thanks chris a pours a hazy amber color with thin off white head the head dissipates relatively quickly but a few bubbles remain on top of the beer and a fair amount of lacing is left on the glass s intense citrus hop aroma balanced with some sweet caramel maltiness t starts with some pineapple along with some other citrus fruits a very slight pine bitterness is noticeable for a brief second before some bready malts take over excellent tasting dipa that is very easy to drink m slightly about average body with a perfect amount of carbonation exactly what i would expect from a dipa overall a solid dipa i do n't think it does anything to set itself apart from the other beers of the style but you certainly ca n't go wrong with this easy drinking brew from 'sWith Integrated Gradients:
received in a trade with thanks chris a pours a hazy amber color with thin off white head the head dissipates relatively quickly but a few bubbles remain on top of the beer and a fair amount of lacing is left on the glass s intense citrus hop aroma balanced with some sweet caramel maltiness t starts with some pineapple along with some other citrus fruits a very slight pine bitterness is noticeable for a brief second before some bready malts take over excellent tasting dipa that is very easy to drink m slightly about average body with a perfect amount of carbonation exactly what i would expect from a dipa overall a solid dipa i do n't think it does anything to set itself apart from the other beers of the style but you certainly ca n't go wrong with this easy drinking brew from 'sWith LIME:
received in a trade with thanks chris a pours a hazy amber color with thin off white head the head dissipates relatively quickly but a few bubbles remain on top of the beer and a fair amount of lacing is left on the glass s intense citrus hop aroma balanced with some sweet caramel maltiness t starts with some pineapple along with some other citrus fruits a very slight pine bitterness is noticeable for a brief second before some bready malts take over excellent tasting dipa that is very easy to drink m slightly about average body with a perfect amount of carbonation exactly what i would expect from a dipa overall a solid dipa i do n't think it does anything to set itself apart from the other beers of the style but you certainly ca n't go wrong with this easy drinking brew from 'sWith Perturbative Baseline:
received in a trade with thanks chris a pours a hazy amber color with thin off white head the head dissipates relatively quickly but a few bubbles remain on top of the beer and a fair amount of lacing is left on the glass s intense citrus hop aroma balanced with some sweet caramel maltiness t starts with some pineapple along with some other citrus fruits a very slight pine bitterness is noticeable for a brief second before some bready malts take over excellent tasting dipa that is very easy to drink m slightly about average body with a perfect amount of carbonation exactly what i would expect from a dipa overall a solid dipa i do n't think it does anything to set itself apart from the other beers of the style but you certainly ca n't go wrong with this easy drinking brew from 'sExample 979
Rationale length SIS = [2, 2]With SIS Method:
a poured into a sierra nevada anniversary ale pint glass body is clear golden with a 1 finger ivory white head very little in the way of visible carbonation and what bubbles there are are slow to rise leaves good splotchy lace s very nice tropical fruit apricot and a touch of pine may be a hint of cat pee too so i knocked it down to 4 at first i thought 4 5 5 t follows the nose pretty much tropical fruit pineapple citrus grapefruit peel and lemon and apricot reminds me at first blush of sculpin but there 's a bit of spice at the finish and some heat on the way down not terribly surprising given the 7 85 abv that distinguishes this one from sculpin finishes with lingering spice pine resin and tropical fruit m given the light color this one 's heavier in heft than anticipated call it medium in weight also another area of difference with sculpin which i keep coming back to due to that apricot taste and light coloring slight slickness to the feel o good stuff away from the usual piney citrusy hop bitterness and towards the apricot tropical fruit taste and smell nice surprise from lagunitas on that frontWith Integrated Gradients:
a poured into a sierra nevada anniversary ale pint glass body is clear golden with a 1 finger ivory white head very little in the way of visible carbonation and what bubbles there are are slow to rise leaves good splotchy lace s very nice tropical fruit apricot and a touch of pine may be a hint of cat pee too so i knocked it down to 4 at first i thought 4 5 5 t follows the nose pretty much tropical fruit pineapple citrus grapefruit peel and lemon and apricot reminds me at first blush of sculpin but there 's a bit of spice at the finish and some heat on the way down not terribly surprising given the 7 85 abv that distinguishes this one from sculpin finishes with lingering spice pine resin and tropical fruit m given the light color this one 's heavier in heft than anticipated call it medium in weight also another area of difference with sculpin which i keep coming back to due to that apricot taste and light coloring slight slickness to the feel o good stuff away from the usual piney citrusy hop bitterness and towards the apricot tropical fruit taste and smell nice surprise from lagunitas on that frontWith LIME:
a poured into a sierra nevada anniversary ale pint glass body is clear golden with a 1 finger ivory white head very little in the way of visible carbonation and what bubbles there are are slow to rise leaves good splotchy lace s very nice tropical fruit apricot and a touch of pine may be a hint of cat pee too so i knocked it down to 4 at first i thought 4 5 5 t follows the nose pretty much tropical fruit pineapple citrus grapefruit peel and lemon and apricot reminds me at first blush of sculpin but there 's a bit of spice at the finish and some heat on the way down not terribly surprising given the 7 85 abv that distinguishes this one from sculpin finishes with lingering spice pine resin and tropical fruit m given the light color this one 's heavier in heft than anticipated call it medium in weight also another area of difference with sculpin which i keep coming back to due to that apricot taste and light coloring slight slickness to the feel o good stuff away from the usual piney citrusy hop bitterness and towards the apricot tropical fruit taste and smell nice surprise from lagunitas on that frontWith Perturbative Baseline:
a poured into a sierra nevada anniversary ale pint glass body is clear golden with a 1 finger ivory white head very little in the way of visible carbonation and what bubbles there are are slow to rise leaves good splotchy lace s very nice tropical fruit apricot and a touch of pine may be a hint of cat pee too so i knocked it down to 4 at first i thought 4 5 5 t follows the nose pretty much tropical fruit pineapple citrus grapefruit peel and lemon and apricot reminds me at first blush of sculpin but there 's a bit of spice at the finish and some heat on the way down not terribly surprising given the 7 85 abv that distinguishes this one from sculpin finishes with lingering spice pine resin and tropical fruit m given the light color this one 's heavier in heft than anticipated call it medium in weight also another area of difference with sculpin which i keep coming back to due to that apricot taste and light coloring slight slickness to the feel o good stuff away from the usual piney citrusy hop bitterness and towards the apricot tropical fruit taste and smell nice surprise from lagunitas on that frontExample 984
Rationale length SIS = [2, 2]With SIS Method:
semi opaque burnt orange pour in a tulip thick lump head dissipated pretty quickly looks like a classic sn beautiful for about 30 seconds then well messy spicy and very bright and floral in the nose high grade marijuana buds with malts present in the background dried fruits and spices big fruity hops are abundant earthy and grainy the barley malts add a depth that surround the huge amount of hops beautifully pine nuts and a tangy finish dense oily feel foamy on the tongue this beer is really good it really has the depth and hops of a double ipa this is a well named brew tastes and feels like a harvest pairs nicely with turkey and cranberry salad this is my second bottle this autumn and hope to have moreWith Integrated Gradients:
semi opaque burnt orange pour in a tulip thick lump head dissipated pretty quickly looks like a classic sn beautiful for about 30 seconds then well messy spicy and very bright and floral in the nose high grade marijuana buds with malts present in the background dried fruits and spices big fruity hops are abundant earthy and grainy the barley malts add a depth that surround the huge amount of hops beautifully pine nuts and a tangy finish dense oily feel foamy on the tongue this beer is really good it really has the depth and hops of a double ipa this is a well named brew tastes and feels like a harvest pairs nicely with turkey and cranberry salad this is my second bottle this autumn and hope to have moreWith LIME:
semi opaque burnt orange pour in a tulip thick lump head dissipated pretty quickly looks like a classic sn beautiful for about 30 seconds then well messy spicy and very bright and floral in the nose high grade marijuana buds with malts present in the background dried fruits and spices big fruity hops are abundant earthy and grainy the barley malts add a depth that surround the huge amount of hops beautifully pine nuts and a tangy finish dense oily feel foamy on the tongue this beer is really good it really has the depth and hops of a double ipa this is a well named brew tastes and feels like a harvest pairs nicely with turkey and cranberry salad this is my second bottle this autumn and hope to have moreWith Perturbative Baseline:
semi opaque burnt orange pour in a tulip thick lump head dissipated pretty quickly looks like a classic sn beautiful for about 30 seconds then well messy spicy and very bright and floral in the nose high grade marijuana buds with malts present in the background dried fruits and spices big fruity hops are abundant earthy and grainy the barley malts add a depth that surround the huge amount of hops beautifully pine nuts and a tangy finish dense oily feel foamy on the tongue this beer is really good it really has the depth and hops of a double ipa this is a well named brew tastes and feels like a harvest pairs nicely with turkey and cranberry salad this is my second bottle this autumn and hope to have moreExample 992
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
a beer that is not sold in my neck of the woods but managed to get while on a poured into an imperial pint glass with a generous head that sustained life throughout nothing out of the ordinary here but a damn good brew still body was kind of heavy but not thick the hop smell was excellent and enticing very drinkableWith Integrated Gradients:
a beer that is not sold in my neck of the woods but managed to get while on a poured into an imperial pint glass with a generous head that sustained life throughout nothing out of the ordinary here but a damn good brew still body was kind of heavy but not thick the hop smell was excellent and enticing very drinkableWith LIME:
a beer that is not sold in my neck of the woods but managed to get while on a poured into an imperial pint glass with a generous head that sustained life throughout nothing out of the ordinary here but a damn good brew still body was kind of heavy but not thick the hop smell was excellent and enticing very drinkableWith Perturbative Baseline:
a beer that is not sold in my neck of the woods but managed to get while on a poured into an imperial pint glass with a generous head that sustained life throughout nothing out of the ordinary here but a damn good brew still body was kind of heavy but not thick the hop smell was excellent and enticing very drinkableExample 993
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
12 ounce bottle poured into my stone tulip pours a deep reddish brown very pretty a nice three finger layer of frothy head that settles down into a one inch layer lots of lacing all around the inside of the glass smell is great too lots of pine fruit malt and a distinct hop taste follows through very bitter and first but not so much as it continues to set in on the tongue this beer is not dominated by the hops there is an enormous malt presence here alcohol is too high to make this extremely drinkable but that just goes with the style still a damn tasty and impressive beer from weyerbacherWith Integrated Gradients:
12 ounce bottle poured into my stone tulip pours a deep reddish brown very pretty a nice three finger layer of frothy head that settles down into a one inch layer lots of lacing all around the inside of the glass smell is great too lots of pine fruit malt and a distinct hop taste follows through very bitter and first but not so much as it continues to set in on the tongue this beer is not dominated by the hops there is an enormous malt presence here alcohol is too high to make this extremely drinkable but that just goes with the style still a damn tasty and impressive beer from weyerbacherWith LIME:
12 ounce bottle poured into my stone tulip pours a deep reddish brown very pretty a nice three finger layer of frothy head that settles down into a one inch layer lots of lacing all around the inside of the glass smell is great too lots of pine fruit malt and a distinct hop taste follows through very bitter and first but not so much as it continues to set in on the tongue this beer is not dominated by the hops there is an enormous malt presence here alcohol is too high to make this extremely drinkable but that just goes with the style still a damn tasty and impressive beer from weyerbacherWith Perturbative Baseline:
12 ounce bottle poured into my stone tulip pours a deep reddish brown very pretty a nice three finger layer of frothy head that settles down into a one inch layer lots of lacing all around the inside of the glass smell is great too lots of pine fruit malt and a distinct hop taste follows through very bitter and first but not so much as it continues to set in on the tongue this beer is not dominated by the hops there is an enormous malt presence here alcohol is too high to make this extremely drinkable but that just goes with the style still a damn tasty and impressive beer from weyerbacherExample 10
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
i really did not like this it just seemed extremely watery i dont ' think this had any carbonation whatsoever maybe it was flat who knows but even if i got a bad brew i do n't see how this would possibly be something i 'd get time and time again i could taste the hops towards the middle but the beer got pretty nasty towards the bottom i would never drink this again unless it was free i 'm kind of upset i bought thisWith Integrated Gradients:
i really did not like this it just seemed extremely watery i dont ' think this had any carbonation whatsoever maybe it was flat who knows but even if i got a bad brew i do n't see how this would possibly be something i 'd get time and time again i could taste the hops towards the middle but the beer got pretty nasty towards the bottom i would never drink this again unless it was free i 'm kind of upset i bought thisWith LIME:
i really did not like this it just seemed extremely watery i dont ' think this had any carbonation whatsoever maybe it was flat who knows but even if i got a bad brew i do n't see how this would possibly be something i 'd get time and time again i could taste the hops towards the middle but the beer got pretty nasty towards the bottom i would never drink this again unless it was free i 'm kind of upset i bought thisWith Perturbative Baseline:
i really did not like this it just seemed extremely watery i dont ' think this had any carbonation whatsoever maybe it was flat who knows but even if i got a bad brew i do n't see how this would possibly be something i 'd get time and time again i could taste the hops towards the middle but the beer got pretty nasty towards the bottom i would never drink this again unless it was free i 'm kind of upset i bought thisExample 38
Rationale length SIS = [1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]With SIS Method:
12 ounce can dated poured at 43 degrees with slight head that did not have much retention clear pale and watery with a few small bubbles unable to detect any malt or hops watered down taste of a cold lager nothing off but not able to describe anything exciting this is more drinkable in the summer when a good light thirst quencher might be neededWith Integrated Gradients:
12 ounce can dated poured at 43 degrees with slight head that did not have much retention clear pale and watery with a few small bubbles unable to detect any malt or hops watered down taste of a cold lager nothing off but not able to describe anything exciting this is more drinkable in the summer when a good light thirst quencher might be neededWith LIME:
12 ounce can dated poured at 43 degrees with slight head that did not have much retention clear pale and watery with a few small bubbles unable to detect any malt or hops watered down taste of a cold lager nothing off but not able to describe anything exciting this is more drinkable in the summer when a good light thirst quencher might be neededWith Perturbative Baseline:
12 ounce can dated poured at 43 degrees with slight head that did not have much retention clear pale and watery with a few small bubbles unable to detect any malt or hops watered down taste of a cold lager nothing off but not able to describe anything exciting this is more drinkable in the summer when a good light thirst quencher might be neededExample 52
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
i tried this at pete 's on pearl st while visiting boulder it 's a straw yellow with a thin white head crisp and clean with a mild inoffensive flavour a mild wheat beer to be sure i tried this on a cold november day and i 'm sure i would have enjoyed this more had it been summertime to be fair i should try it again as i was more in the mood for a pale ale but my girlfriend wanted to share this with meWith Integrated Gradients:
i tried this at pete 's on pearl st while visiting boulder it 's a straw yellow with a thin white head crisp and clean with a mild inoffensive flavour a mild wheat beer to be sure i tried this on a cold november day and i 'm sure i would have enjoyed this more had it been summertime to be fair i should try it again as i was more in the mood for a pale ale but my girlfriend wanted to share this with meWith LIME:
i tried this at pete 's on pearl st while visiting boulder it 's a straw yellow with a thin white head crisp and clean with a mild inoffensive flavour a mild wheat beer to be sure i tried this on a cold november day and i 'm sure i would have enjoyed this more had it been summertime to be fair i should try it again as i was more in the mood for a pale ale but my girlfriend wanted to share this with meWith Perturbative Baseline:
i tried this at pete 's on pearl st while visiting boulder it 's a straw yellow with a thin white head crisp and clean with a mild inoffensive flavour a mild wheat beer to be sure i tried this on a cold november day and i 'm sure i would have enjoyed this more had it been summertime to be fair i should try it again as i was more in the mood for a pale ale but my girlfriend wanted to share this with meExample 67
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
my pour resulted in a little better than a finger 's worth of rocky medium tan head with good retention nose was very malty with a grainy cereal like aspect color was a deep reddish amber with ne quality clarity mouthfeel was thin to medium with a cereal like sweetness on the tongue finish lingered with that same sweet flavor the reviewer who this to a marzen was spot on it was okay at bestWith Integrated Gradients:
my pour resulted in a little better than a finger 's worth of rocky medium tan head with good retention nose was very malty with a grainy cereal like aspect color was a deep reddish amber with ne quality clarity mouthfeel was thin to medium with a cereal like sweetness on the tongue finish lingered with that same sweet flavor the reviewer who this to a marzen was spot on it was okay at bestWith LIME:
my pour resulted in a little better than a finger 's worth of rocky medium tan head with good retention nose was very malty with a grainy cereal like aspect color was a deep reddish amber with ne quality clarity mouthfeel was thin to medium with a cereal like sweetness on the tongue finish lingered with that same sweet flavor the reviewer who this to a marzen was spot on it was okay at bestWith Perturbative Baseline:
my pour resulted in a little better than a finger 's worth of rocky medium tan head with good retention nose was very malty with a grainy cereal like aspect color was a deep reddish amber with ne quality clarity mouthfeel was thin to medium with a cereal like sweetness on the tongue finish lingered with that same sweet flavor the reviewer who this to a marzen was spot on it was okay at bestExample 94
Rationale length SIS = [1]With SIS Method:
this beer pours a coppery amber with fair head and little retention it tastes moderately hoppy slightly metallic and mildy fruity the brew is simply mediocre always been on the fence with this one its strangely filling for my stomach maybe thats why its called fat angelWith Integrated Gradients:
this beer pours a coppery amber with fair head and little retention it tastes moderately hoppy slightly metallic and mildy fruity the brew is simply mediocre always been on the fence with this one its strangely filling for my stomach maybe thats why its called fat angelWith LIME:
this beer pours a coppery amber with fair head and little retention it tastes moderately hoppy slightly metallic and mildy fruity the brew is simply mediocre always been on the fence with this one its strangely filling for my stomach maybe thats why its called fat angelWith Perturbative Baseline:
this beer pours a coppery amber with fair head and little retention it tastes moderately hoppy slightly metallic and mildy fruity the brew is simply mediocre always been on the fence with this one its strangely filling for my stomach maybe thats why its called fat angelExample 102
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12oz bottle no dating brewed by in columbus pours a darker golden color with a fizzy white head and soapy lacing which hangs around for the duration of the drink smell is slightly off putting the malt comes off a bit musty and plastic like that same plastic like note is in the flavor as well grassy vegetal notes come through along with some sweetness from the malt but the is tough to overcome nice body particularly for the style so no complaints there quite simply the recipe needs to be tweaked hopefully it 's just a bad batch because all the other elements are there for a solid pale lagerWith Integrated Gradients:
12oz bottle no dating brewed by in columbus pours a darker golden color with a fizzy white head and soapy lacing which hangs around for the duration of the drink smell is slightly off putting the malt comes off a bit musty and plastic like that same plastic like note is in the flavor as well grassy vegetal notes come through along with some sweetness from the malt but the is tough to overcome nice body particularly for the style so no complaints there quite simply the recipe needs to be tweaked hopefully it 's just a bad batch because all the other elements are there for a solid pale lagerWith LIME:
12oz bottle no dating brewed by in columbus pours a darker golden color with a fizzy white head and soapy lacing which hangs around for the duration of the drink smell is slightly off putting the malt comes off a bit musty and plastic like that same plastic like note is in the flavor as well grassy vegetal notes come through along with some sweetness from the malt but the is tough to overcome nice body particularly for the style so no complaints there quite simply the recipe needs to be tweaked hopefully it 's just a bad batch because all the other elements are there for a solid pale lagerWith Perturbative Baseline:
12oz bottle no dating brewed by in columbus pours a darker golden color with a fizzy white head and soapy lacing which hangs around for the duration of the drink smell is slightly off putting the malt comes off a bit musty and plastic like that same plastic like note is in the flavor as well grassy vegetal notes come through along with some sweetness from the malt but the is tough to overcome nice body particularly for the style so no complaints there quite simply the recipe needs to be tweaked hopefully it 's just a bad batch because all the other elements are there for a solid pale lagerExample 121
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a light golden not at all ' one finger head that is very white no a c but pretty decent lacing s wet malt and a little hops pretty bmc like mickey 's or pbr and pretty weak t it was bitter but i have no idea where that came from it was n't a hoppy taste and it was n't a roast obviously not much else though m thin and metallic d pretty easy i guessWith Integrated Gradients:
a light golden not at all ' one finger head that is very white no a c but pretty decent lacing s wet malt and a little hops pretty bmc like mickey 's or pbr and pretty weak t it was bitter but i have no idea where that came from it was n't a hoppy taste and it was n't a roast obviously not much else though m thin and metallic d pretty easy i guessWith LIME:
a light golden not at all ' one finger head that is very white no a c but pretty decent lacing s wet malt and a little hops pretty bmc like mickey 's or pbr and pretty weak t it was bitter but i have no idea where that came from it was n't a hoppy taste and it was n't a roast obviously not much else though m thin and metallic d pretty easy i guessWith Perturbative Baseline:
a light golden not at all ' one finger head that is very white no a c but pretty decent lacing s wet malt and a little hops pretty bmc like mickey 's or pbr and pretty weak t it was bitter but i have no idea where that came from it was n't a hoppy taste and it was n't a roast obviously not much else though m thin and metallic d pretty easy i guessExample 132
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tried this at a thai place that was out of not a bad beer i think i preferred this greatly over asahi pours a hugely carbonated pale yellow that is transparent nothing really exciting about it not a lot of nose a little citrus but mostly a clean aroma probably because of the rice tasted good and clean a little sweet and a little citrus very refreshing especially when drank with a sticky hot thai dish i had this with my coconut soup and red duck lots of fizz in the mouth from the extreme carbonation i kind of liked it very drinkable i could have had several but since we were just out for dinner i had to settle for twoWith Integrated Gradients:
tried this at a thai place that was out of not a bad beer i think i preferred this greatly over asahi pours a hugely carbonated pale yellow that is transparent nothing really exciting about it not a lot of nose a little citrus but mostly a clean aroma probably because of the rice tasted good and clean a little sweet and a little citrus very refreshing especially when drank with a sticky hot thai dish i had this with my coconut soup and red duck lots of fizz in the mouth from the extreme carbonation i kind of liked it very drinkable i could have had several but since we were just out for dinner i had to settle for twoWith LIME:
tried this at a thai place that was out of not a bad beer i think i preferred this greatly over asahi pours a hugely carbonated pale yellow that is transparent nothing really exciting about it not a lot of nose a little citrus but mostly a clean aroma probably because of the rice tasted good and clean a little sweet and a little citrus very refreshing especially when drank with a sticky hot thai dish i had this with my coconut soup and red duck lots of fizz in the mouth from the extreme carbonation i kind of liked it very drinkable i could have had several but since we were just out for dinner i had to settle for twoWith Perturbative Baseline:
tried this at a thai place that was out of not a bad beer i think i preferred this greatly over asahi pours a hugely carbonated pale yellow that is transparent nothing really exciting about it not a lot of nose a little citrus but mostly a clean aroma probably because of the rice tasted good and clean a little sweet and a little citrus very refreshing especially when drank with a sticky hot thai dish i had this with my coconut soup and red duck lots of fizz in the mouth from the extreme carbonation i kind of liked it very drinkable i could have had several but since we were just out for dinner i had to settle for twoExample 201
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poured from bottle into shaker pint glass a pale tan yellow with very thin white head that quickly disappears s malt caramel and skunk t very bad hint of malt mostly just tastes bad though m acidic thin and watery d not drinkable unbelievably bad stay away you have several thousand other beers that taste better to spend you money on do n't be a fool like meWith Integrated Gradients:
poured from bottle into shaker pint glass a pale tan yellow with very thin white head that quickly disappears s malt caramel and skunk t very bad hint of malt mostly just tastes bad though m acidic thin and watery d not drinkable unbelievably bad stay away you have several thousand other beers that taste better to spend you money on do n't be a fool like meWith LIME:
poured from bottle into shaker pint glass a pale tan yellow with very thin white head that quickly disappears s malt caramel and skunk t very bad hint of malt mostly just tastes bad though m acidic thin and watery d not drinkable unbelievably bad stay away you have several thousand other beers that taste better to spend you money on do n't be a fool like meWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured from bottle into shaker pint glass a pale tan yellow with very thin white head that quickly disappears s malt caramel and skunk t very bad hint of malt mostly just tastes bad though m acidic thin and watery d not drinkable unbelievably bad stay away you have several thousand other beers that taste better to spend you money on do n't be a fool like meExample 208
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this beer is a beer for student or person who needs beer this is a beer everybody and there father has tried the taste is generic like almost any mass produced beer but it is beer and it does have taste not that great but it does have taste color amber to me this product is made for the masses and not for the beer lovers imo it is a you want to get drunk and i have little money beer ' and ' oh no we are having company i have to run down to the deli to get some beer ' beer but it is still beerWith Integrated Gradients:
this beer is a beer for student or person who needs beer this is a beer everybody and there father has tried the taste is generic like almost any mass produced beer but it is beer and it does have taste not that great but it does have taste color amber to me this product is made for the masses and not for the beer lovers imo it is a you want to get drunk and i have little money beer ' and ' oh no we are having company i have to run down to the deli to get some beer ' beer but it is still beerWith LIME:
this beer is a beer for student or person who needs beer this is a beer everybody and there father has tried the taste is generic like almost any mass produced beer but it is beer and it does have taste not that great but it does have taste color amber to me this product is made for the masses and not for the beer lovers imo it is a you want to get drunk and i have little money beer ' and ' oh no we are having company i have to run down to the deli to get some beer ' beer but it is still beerWith Perturbative Baseline:
this beer is a beer for student or person who needs beer this is a beer everybody and there father has tried the taste is generic like almost any mass produced beer but it is beer and it does have taste not that great but it does have taste color amber to me this product is made for the masses and not for the beer lovers imo it is a you want to get drunk and i have little money beer ' and ' oh no we are having company i have to run down to the deli to get some beer ' beer but it is still beerExample 210
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a poured from a bottle into a tulip glass fairly dark it is a schwarzbier afterall but light still shines through a slightly copper hue when it is held up to the light s hmm a medicinal smell not pleasant or attractive t i like the taste for it being a schwarzbier but only because i usually do not like the sweet maltness of the german schwarzbiers that i have had this does not have any sweetness to it which i like m very carbonated d the smell seemed to die off as i drank the glass so it was not as off putting as the first few drinks were the carbonation was annoying too still i liked the tasteWith Integrated Gradients:
a poured from a bottle into a tulip glass fairly dark it is a schwarzbier afterall but light still shines through a slightly copper hue when it is held up to the light s hmm a medicinal smell not pleasant or attractive t i like the taste for it being a schwarzbier but only because i usually do not like the sweet maltness of the german schwarzbiers that i have had this does not have any sweetness to it which i like m very carbonated d the smell seemed to die off as i drank the glass so it was not as off putting as the first few drinks were the carbonation was annoying too still i liked the tasteWith LIME:
a poured from a bottle into a tulip glass fairly dark it is a schwarzbier afterall but light still shines through a slightly copper hue when it is held up to the light s hmm a medicinal smell not pleasant or attractive t i like the taste for it being a schwarzbier but only because i usually do not like the sweet maltness of the german schwarzbiers that i have had this does not have any sweetness to it which i like m very carbonated d the smell seemed to die off as i drank the glass so it was not as off putting as the first few drinks were the carbonation was annoying too still i liked the tasteWith Perturbative Baseline:
a poured from a bottle into a tulip glass fairly dark it is a schwarzbier afterall but light still shines through a slightly copper hue when it is held up to the light s hmm a medicinal smell not pleasant or attractive t i like the taste for it being a schwarzbier but only because i usually do not like the sweet maltness of the german schwarzbiers that i have had this does not have any sweetness to it which i like m very carbonated d the smell seemed to die off as i drank the glass so it was not as off putting as the first few drinks were the carbonation was annoying too still i liked the tasteExample 254
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the first thing you notice in your mouth is that this beer is thick much thicker than most almost like cough the taste is of carmel and of lots of malt it had 8 45 abv so this is no ' beer when enjoying it remember that drinking 1 is nearly like drinking 2 regular beers the flavor takes a slight bit of getting used to once you do however you will look forward to january march each year when it is brewed this beer is with a fine maduro darker for you non cigar out there cigar like a maduro cafe or an onyx hell even a black tastes better with this brew cigars and beer should be enjoyed more often imho and do n't say cigars are bad for you your drinking beer are n't youWith Integrated Gradients:
the first thing you notice in your mouth is that this beer is thick much thicker than most almost like cough the taste is of carmel and of lots of malt it had 8 45 abv so this is no ' beer when enjoying it remember that drinking 1 is nearly like drinking 2 regular beers the flavor takes a slight bit of getting used to once you do however you will look forward to january march each year when it is brewed this beer is with a fine maduro darker for you non cigar out there cigar like a maduro cafe or an onyx hell even a black tastes better with this brew cigars and beer should be enjoyed more often imho and do n't say cigars are bad for you your drinking beer are n't youWith LIME:
the first thing you notice in your mouth is that this beer is thick much thicker than most almost like cough the taste is of carmel and of lots of malt it had 8 45 abv so this is no ' beer when enjoying it remember that drinking 1 is nearly like drinking 2 regular beers the flavor takes a slight bit of getting used to once you do however you will look forward to january march each year when it is brewed this beer is with a fine maduro darker for you non cigar out there cigar like a maduro cafe or an onyx hell even a black tastes better with this brew cigars and beer should be enjoyed more often imho and do n't say cigars are bad for you your drinking beer are n't youWith Perturbative Baseline:
the first thing you notice in your mouth is that this beer is thick much thicker than most almost like cough the taste is of carmel and of lots of malt it had 8 45 abv so this is no ' beer when enjoying it remember that drinking 1 is nearly like drinking 2 regular beers the flavor takes a slight bit of getting used to once you do however you will look forward to january march each year when it is brewed this beer is with a fine maduro darker for you non cigar out there cigar like a maduro cafe or an onyx hell even a black tastes better with this brew cigars and beer should be enjoyed more often imho and do n't say cigars are bad for you your drinking beer are n't youExample 270
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i thought clear bottle strike one but that was the only thing i found wrong here clean clear crisp refreshing do n't i sound like a bud miller coors ad and without the chemical tastes of macros or ah lies the rub what a mass produced american lager should be some mellow malts lending it a nice british character and grassy hops to dry and spice up the finish even better as it warmed out of the fridge although it should n't be too warmWith Integrated Gradients:
i thought clear bottle strike one but that was the only thing i found wrong here clean clear crisp refreshing do n't i sound like a bud miller coors ad and without the chemical tastes of macros or ah lies the rub what a mass produced american lager should be some mellow malts lending it a nice british character and grassy hops to dry and spice up the finish even better as it warmed out of the fridge although it should n't be too warmWith LIME:
i thought clear bottle strike one but that was the only thing i found wrong here clean clear crisp refreshing do n't i sound like a bud miller coors ad and without the chemical tastes of macros or ah lies the rub what a mass produced american lager should be some mellow malts lending it a nice british character and grassy hops to dry and spice up the finish even better as it warmed out of the fridge although it should n't be too warmWith Perturbative Baseline:
i thought clear bottle strike one but that was the only thing i found wrong here clean clear crisp refreshing do n't i sound like a bud miller coors ad and without the chemical tastes of macros or ah lies the rub what a mass produced american lager should be some mellow malts lending it a nice british character and grassy hops to dry and spice up the finish even better as it warmed out of the fridge although it should n't be too warmExample 272
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pours a crystal clear pale yellow with large of bubbles racing to towards a modest white head the smell is a musty sweet corn and light malt aroma almost american macro ey the taste is a couple notches above the macro scene though and is fairly interesting it a nice wave of black pepper light fruit faint malt and a hint of hops this is a light bodied brew that finishes slightly dry and it drinks down super easy i have to say that i enjoyed this beer and would have it again if the was rightWith Integrated Gradients:
pours a crystal clear pale yellow with large of bubbles racing to towards a modest white head the smell is a musty sweet corn and light malt aroma almost american macro ey the taste is a couple notches above the macro scene though and is fairly interesting it a nice wave of black pepper light fruit faint malt and a hint of hops this is a light bodied brew that finishes slightly dry and it drinks down super easy i have to say that i enjoyed this beer and would have it again if the was rightWith LIME:
pours a crystal clear pale yellow with large of bubbles racing to towards a modest white head the smell is a musty sweet corn and light malt aroma almost american macro ey the taste is a couple notches above the macro scene though and is fairly interesting it a nice wave of black pepper light fruit faint malt and a hint of hops this is a light bodied brew that finishes slightly dry and it drinks down super easy i have to say that i enjoyed this beer and would have it again if the was rightWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours a crystal clear pale yellow with large of bubbles racing to towards a modest white head the smell is a musty sweet corn and light malt aroma almost american macro ey the taste is a couple notches above the macro scene though and is fairly interesting it a nice wave of black pepper light fruit faint malt and a hint of hops this is a light bodied brew that finishes slightly dry and it drinks down super easy i have to say that i enjoyed this beer and would have it again if the was rightExample 299
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amber color with decent head a little light not too much retention aroma is fairly hoppy but a little unpleasant almost like old hops flavor was most disappointing decent pale malt backbone but a sour unpleasant hop flavor dominated no citrus spiciness or floral earthy hops just sour bitterness mouthfeel was fine not too drinkable due to the poor flavor though finish was perhaps the best part as the flavors faded to a decent clean bitterness i would not recommend this beerWith Integrated Gradients:
amber color with decent head a little light not too much retention aroma is fairly hoppy but a little unpleasant almost like old hops flavor was most disappointing decent pale malt backbone but a sour unpleasant hop flavor dominated no citrus spiciness or floral earthy hops just sour bitterness mouthfeel was fine not too drinkable due to the poor flavor though finish was perhaps the best part as the flavors faded to a decent clean bitterness i would not recommend this beerWith LIME:
amber color with decent head a little light not too much retention aroma is fairly hoppy but a little unpleasant almost like old hops flavor was most disappointing decent pale malt backbone but a sour unpleasant hop flavor dominated no citrus spiciness or floral earthy hops just sour bitterness mouthfeel was fine not too drinkable due to the poor flavor though finish was perhaps the best part as the flavors faded to a decent clean bitterness i would not recommend this beerWith Perturbative Baseline:
amber color with decent head a little light not too much retention aroma is fairly hoppy but a little unpleasant almost like old hops flavor was most disappointing decent pale malt backbone but a sour unpleasant hop flavor dominated no citrus spiciness or floral earthy hops just sour bitterness mouthfeel was fine not too drinkable due to the poor flavor though finish was perhaps the best part as the flavors faded to a decent clean bitterness i would not recommend this beerExample 371
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appearance light yellow to almost clear smell slight hops but barely smelled like beer taste little to none like a rice lager zero taste mouthfeel watery and tasteless drinkability very easy goes down easier than water good for drinking gamesWith Integrated Gradients:
appearance light yellow to almost clear smell slight hops but barely smelled like beer taste little to none like a rice lager zero taste mouthfeel watery and tasteless drinkability very easy goes down easier than water good for drinking gamesWith LIME:
appearance light yellow to almost clear smell slight hops but barely smelled like beer taste little to none like a rice lager zero taste mouthfeel watery and tasteless drinkability very easy goes down easier than water good for drinking gamesWith Perturbative Baseline:
appearance light yellow to almost clear smell slight hops but barely smelled like beer taste little to none like a rice lager zero taste mouthfeel watery and tasteless drinkability very easy goes down easier than water good for drinking gamesExample 388
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this to me is one of the worst beers of all time i grabbed this because it was on sale for 3 dollars that should have screamed to me that it was terrible and i poured it into a regular pint glass the beer poured a boring piss yellow and the smell was just a tiny bit of something and water the taste was not there you get a little malt but other than that not much at all the mouthfeel is like highly carbonated water i couldnt stand it so it went down the drain as well as the other 5 dont buy this beer it is terribleWith Integrated Gradients:
this to me is one of the worst beers of all time i grabbed this because it was on sale for 3 dollars that should have screamed to me that it was terrible and i poured it into a regular pint glass the beer poured a boring piss yellow and the smell was just a tiny bit of something and water the taste was not there you get a little malt but other than that not much at all the mouthfeel is like highly carbonated water i couldnt stand it so it went down the drain as well as the other 5 dont buy this beer it is terribleWith LIME:
this to me is one of the worst beers of all time i grabbed this because it was on sale for 3 dollars that should have screamed to me that it was terrible and i poured it into a regular pint glass the beer poured a boring piss yellow and the smell was just a tiny bit of something and water the taste was not there you get a little malt but other than that not much at all the mouthfeel is like highly carbonated water i couldnt stand it so it went down the drain as well as the other 5 dont buy this beer it is terribleWith Perturbative Baseline:
this to me is one of the worst beers of all time i grabbed this because it was on sale for 3 dollars that should have screamed to me that it was terrible and i poured it into a regular pint glass the beer poured a boring piss yellow and the smell was just a tiny bit of something and water the taste was not there you get a little malt but other than that not much at all the mouthfeel is like highly carbonated water i couldnt stand it so it went down the drain as well as the other 5 dont buy this beer it is terribleExample 419
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clean eggshell white that drops a full peg although its remain into the glass of bubbles parade top to bottom a cider complexion it looks about as standard a macro lager as there is the smell is trademark macro lager stink corn chemicals and stale water my nose can detect some malted grain that is spoiled by the aforementioned the fact that i can still manage to extract some sense of straw says a little something at least it is not completely ridden with corn the taste is ripe with sweet yellow corn with a quenching finish of straw malt a flavour saturated with damp grains give it some weight on the palate the ' far more responsible than the grain bill it is a little watery which is better than adjunct y the aftertaste and unpleasantness is minimal although a complete absence of bitterness allows a lot of sweetness to go i 've seen these green bottles in open six packs as far west as california and as far east as poland i 've never had an issue with it but i 'd advise a change because 's oldest brewery ' does in fact offer a lager a little cleaner drinking than its now foreign owned counterparts drink it cold and expect what is to be expectedWith Integrated Gradients:
clean eggshell white that drops a full peg although its remain into the glass of bubbles parade top to bottom a cider complexion it looks about as standard a macro lager as there is the smell is trademark macro lager stink corn chemicals and stale water my nose can detect some malted grain that is spoiled by the aforementioned the fact that i can still manage to extract some sense of straw says a little something at least it is not completely ridden with corn the taste is ripe with sweet yellow corn with a quenching finish of straw malt a flavour saturated with damp grains give it some weight on the palate the ' far more responsible than the grain bill it is a little watery which is better than adjunct y the aftertaste and unpleasantness is minimal although a complete absence of bitterness allows a lot of sweetness to go i 've seen these green bottles in open six packs as far west as california and as far east as poland i 've never had an issue with it but i 'd advise a change because 's oldest brewery ' does in fact offer a lager a little cleaner drinking than its now foreign owned counterparts drink it cold and expect what is to be expectedWith LIME:
clean eggshell white that drops a full peg although its remain into the glass of bubbles parade top to bottom a cider complexion it looks about as standard a macro lager as there is the smell is trademark macro lager stink corn chemicals and stale water my nose can detect some malted grain that is spoiled by the aforementioned the fact that i can still manage to extract some sense of straw says a little something at least it is not completely ridden with corn the taste is ripe with sweet yellow corn with a quenching finish of straw malt a flavour saturated with damp grains give it some weight on the palate the ' far more responsible than the grain bill it is a little watery which is better than adjunct y the aftertaste and unpleasantness is minimal although a complete absence of bitterness allows a lot of sweetness to go i 've seen these green bottles in open six packs as far west as california and as far east as poland i 've never had an issue with it but i 'd advise a change because 's oldest brewery ' does in fact offer a lager a little cleaner drinking than its now foreign owned counterparts drink it cold and expect what is to be expectedWith Perturbative Baseline:
clean eggshell white that drops a full peg although its remain into the glass of bubbles parade top to bottom a cider complexion it looks about as standard a macro lager as there is the smell is trademark macro lager stink corn chemicals and stale water my nose can detect some malted grain that is spoiled by the aforementioned the fact that i can still manage to extract some sense of straw says a little something at least it is not completely ridden with corn the taste is ripe with sweet yellow corn with a quenching finish of straw malt a flavour saturated with damp grains give it some weight on the palate the ' far more responsible than the grain bill it is a little watery which is better than adjunct y the aftertaste and unpleasantness is minimal although a complete absence of bitterness allows a lot of sweetness to go i 've seen these green bottles in open six packs as far west as california and as far east as poland i 've never had an issue with it but i 'd advise a change because 's oldest brewery ' does in fact offer a lager a little cleaner drinking than its now foreign owned counterparts drink it cold and expect what is to be expectedExample 420
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are n't i the another night at work another can for some cheap bastard and this time it 's golden light transparent and minimally yellow no head sweet syrupy nose unappealing empty taste none no flavor no feeling no nothing zilch zero nada whoever buys this has been no doubt about it utterly pointless for only you 're going down the drain buddy i did this for you fellas do n't let my efforts be inWith Integrated Gradients:
are n't i the another night at work another can for some cheap bastard and this time it 's golden light transparent and minimally yellow no head sweet syrupy nose unappealing empty taste none no flavor no feeling no nothing zilch zero nada whoever buys this has been no doubt about it utterly pointless for only you 're going down the drain buddy i did this for you fellas do n't let my efforts be inWith LIME:
are n't i the another night at work another can for some cheap bastard and this time it 's golden light transparent and minimally yellow no head sweet syrupy nose unappealing empty taste none no flavor no feeling no nothing zilch zero nada whoever buys this has been no doubt about it utterly pointless for only you 're going down the drain buddy i did this for you fellas do n't let my efforts be inWith Perturbative Baseline:
are n't i the another night at work another can for some cheap bastard and this time it 's golden light transparent and minimally yellow no head sweet syrupy nose unappealing empty taste none no flavor no feeling no nothing zilch zero nada whoever buys this has been no doubt about it utterly pointless for only you 're going down the drain buddy i did this for you fellas do n't let my efforts be inExample 425
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great for the price no complaints there this is a light clear straw color with a thin head as for the smell it is similar to the typical adjunct lager lightly hoppy but pretty watered down there is n't much to it the taste is grainy and bready the bready is n't like a belgian but almost stale tasting i do n't mean this in a negative way but just as a means of distinguishing the two it is n't as watered down as i expected not too bad for the price this is an easy drinker i enjoyed it i would n't classify it with the best of the best but for what it is it is pretty decentWith Integrated Gradients:
great for the price no complaints there this is a light clear straw color with a thin head as for the smell it is similar to the typical adjunct lager lightly hoppy but pretty watered down there is n't much to it the taste is grainy and bready the bready is n't like a belgian but almost stale tasting i do n't mean this in a negative way but just as a means of distinguishing the two it is n't as watered down as i expected not too bad for the price this is an easy drinker i enjoyed it i would n't classify it with the best of the best but for what it is it is pretty decentWith LIME:
great for the price no complaints there this is a light clear straw color with a thin head as for the smell it is similar to the typical adjunct lager lightly hoppy but pretty watered down there is n't much to it the taste is grainy and bready the bready is n't like a belgian but almost stale tasting i do n't mean this in a negative way but just as a means of distinguishing the two it is n't as watered down as i expected not too bad for the price this is an easy drinker i enjoyed it i would n't classify it with the best of the best but for what it is it is pretty decentWith Perturbative Baseline:
great for the price no complaints there this is a light clear straw color with a thin head as for the smell it is similar to the typical adjunct lager lightly hoppy but pretty watered down there is n't much to it the taste is grainy and bready the bready is n't like a belgian but almost stale tasting i do n't mean this in a negative way but just as a means of distinguishing the two it is n't as watered down as i expected not too bad for the price this is an easy drinker i enjoyed it i would n't classify it with the best of the best but for what it is it is pretty decentExample 444
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pours to a clear straw golden forming a small white head which recedes quickly but has good staying power and the retention is minimal aroma is generic american style brewpub pils little bit of hops little bit of malt touch of rice mouthfeel is spritzy and very light carbonation is moderate taste i 'd swear this was a budweiser same degree of carbonation same rice taste same bitterness level same yeast character everything is the same this is identical clean finish no perceptable alcohol i 'd guess this is in the 3 5 4 5 abv no metals or other perceptable off flavors hard to believe this is an ale like the bottle says not half bad for a really light hot summer day cookout kinda beer but i would n't pay anymore for this than budweiser try it and see if you agreeWith Integrated Gradients:
pours to a clear straw golden forming a small white head which recedes quickly but has good staying power and the retention is minimal aroma is generic american style brewpub pils little bit of hops little bit of malt touch of rice mouthfeel is spritzy and very light carbonation is moderate taste i 'd swear this was a budweiser same degree of carbonation same rice taste same bitterness level same yeast character everything is the same this is identical clean finish no perceptable alcohol i 'd guess this is in the 3 5 4 5 abv no metals or other perceptable off flavors hard to believe this is an ale like the bottle says not half bad for a really light hot summer day cookout kinda beer but i would n't pay anymore for this than budweiser try it and see if you agreeWith LIME:
pours to a clear straw golden forming a small white head which recedes quickly but has good staying power and the retention is minimal aroma is generic american style brewpub pils little bit of hops little bit of malt touch of rice mouthfeel is spritzy and very light carbonation is moderate taste i 'd swear this was a budweiser same degree of carbonation same rice taste same bitterness level same yeast character everything is the same this is identical clean finish no perceptable alcohol i 'd guess this is in the 3 5 4 5 abv no metals or other perceptable off flavors hard to believe this is an ale like the bottle says not half bad for a really light hot summer day cookout kinda beer but i would n't pay anymore for this than budweiser try it and see if you agreeWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours to a clear straw golden forming a small white head which recedes quickly but has good staying power and the retention is minimal aroma is generic american style brewpub pils little bit of hops little bit of malt touch of rice mouthfeel is spritzy and very light carbonation is moderate taste i 'd swear this was a budweiser same degree of carbonation same rice taste same bitterness level same yeast character everything is the same this is identical clean finish no perceptable alcohol i 'd guess this is in the 3 5 4 5 abv no metals or other perceptable off flavors hard to believe this is an ale like the bottle says not half bad for a really light hot summer day cookout kinda beer but i would n't pay anymore for this than budweiser try it and see if you agreeExample 483
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basically this is an average beer that would seem good at a party that is because you can drink six of them and not be too drunk i remember once having five of these and then having a dog fish head 90 minute you can believe me when i say that it was a blow out guess which beer one the tasting contest it is pretty amusing if you think about it this is fine for a frat party where the sole purpose is to get drunkWith Integrated Gradients:
basically this is an average beer that would seem good at a party that is because you can drink six of them and not be too drunk i remember once having five of these and then having a dog fish head 90 minute you can believe me when i say that it was a blow out guess which beer one the tasting contest it is pretty amusing if you think about it this is fine for a frat party where the sole purpose is to get drunkWith LIME:
basically this is an average beer that would seem good at a party that is because you can drink six of them and not be too drunk i remember once having five of these and then having a dog fish head 90 minute you can believe me when i say that it was a blow out guess which beer one the tasting contest it is pretty amusing if you think about it this is fine for a frat party where the sole purpose is to get drunkWith Perturbative Baseline:
basically this is an average beer that would seem good at a party that is because you can drink six of them and not be too drunk i remember once having five of these and then having a dog fish head 90 minute you can believe me when i say that it was a blow out guess which beer one the tasting contest it is pretty amusing if you think about it this is fine for a frat party where the sole purpose is to get drunkExample 498
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glass at 's crossing brewpub nice clear golden colour thin white head struggles to avoid an inevitable quick death weak aroma is corn and grains and a little sweet tastes more like a weak macro lager grainy and a little sweet at the start weak sweet corn aftertaste thin watery body and moderately carbonated everything i tried at this place has been watery the other pubs in this chain atleast make drinkable if unexciting beersWith Integrated Gradients:
glass at 's crossing brewpub nice clear golden colour thin white head struggles to avoid an inevitable quick death weak aroma is corn and grains and a little sweet tastes more like a weak macro lager grainy and a little sweet at the start weak sweet corn aftertaste thin watery body and moderately carbonated everything i tried at this place has been watery the other pubs in this chain atleast make drinkable if unexciting beersWith LIME:
glass at 's crossing brewpub nice clear golden colour thin white head struggles to avoid an inevitable quick death weak aroma is corn and grains and a little sweet tastes more like a weak macro lager grainy and a little sweet at the start weak sweet corn aftertaste thin watery body and moderately carbonated everything i tried at this place has been watery the other pubs in this chain atleast make drinkable if unexciting beersWith Perturbative Baseline:
glass at 's crossing brewpub nice clear golden colour thin white head struggles to avoid an inevitable quick death weak aroma is corn and grains and a little sweet tastes more like a weak macro lager grainy and a little sweet at the start weak sweet corn aftertaste thin watery body and moderately carbonated everything i tried at this place has been watery the other pubs in this chain atleast make drinkable if unexciting beersExample 514
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i like most sa products so when i saw this i did n't hesitate to grab it this beer poured a very deep ruby color with a nice sized almost white head this brew had excellent lacing more like of foam on the glass the smell was kind of hidden but i could sense a little maltiness and not much else the taste was pretty crisp with a nice malt like taste this brew was not as sweet as i thought it would however a slight sweetness is detectable the mouthfeel is very smooth and this brew was easy to drink i think this might make a good session brew i could probably drink it all nightWith Integrated Gradients:
i like most sa products so when i saw this i did n't hesitate to grab it this beer poured a very deep ruby color with a nice sized almost white head this brew had excellent lacing more like of foam on the glass the smell was kind of hidden but i could sense a little maltiness and not much else the taste was pretty crisp with a nice malt like taste this brew was not as sweet as i thought it would however a slight sweetness is detectable the mouthfeel is very smooth and this brew was easy to drink i think this might make a good session brew i could probably drink it all nightWith LIME:
i like most sa products so when i saw this i did n't hesitate to grab it this beer poured a very deep ruby color with a nice sized almost white head this brew had excellent lacing more like of foam on the glass the smell was kind of hidden but i could sense a little maltiness and not much else the taste was pretty crisp with a nice malt like taste this brew was not as sweet as i thought it would however a slight sweetness is detectable the mouthfeel is very smooth and this brew was easy to drink i think this might make a good session brew i could probably drink it all nightWith Perturbative Baseline:
i like most sa products so when i saw this i did n't hesitate to grab it this beer poured a very deep ruby color with a nice sized almost white head this brew had excellent lacing more like of foam on the glass the smell was kind of hidden but i could sense a little maltiness and not much else the taste was pretty crisp with a nice malt like taste this brew was not as sweet as i thought it would however a slight sweetness is detectable the mouthfeel is very smooth and this brew was easy to drink i think this might make a good session brew i could probably drink it all nightExample 545
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i drank this from the bottle into a pint glass the beer pours a medium to dark gold with a huge light tan head that rises about 3 fingers but does n't have great retention tons of carbonation lacing is ok the aroma is light mostly some skunk with a little sweetness at the end the taste is light get a little sweetness but mostly weak hops and skunky the feel is terrible its very light water like the beer is pretty drinkable overall this is n't very taste but i ca n't believe its got 8 2 abv you would n't think it for a second if you just want to drink something watery and get cracked this is the beer for youWith Integrated Gradients:
i drank this from the bottle into a pint glass the beer pours a medium to dark gold with a huge light tan head that rises about 3 fingers but does n't have great retention tons of carbonation lacing is ok the aroma is light mostly some skunk with a little sweetness at the end the taste is light get a little sweetness but mostly weak hops and skunky the feel is terrible its very light water like the beer is pretty drinkable overall this is n't very taste but i ca n't believe its got 8 2 abv you would n't think it for a second if you just want to drink something watery and get cracked this is the beer for youWith LIME:
i drank this from the bottle into a pint glass the beer pours a medium to dark gold with a huge light tan head that rises about 3 fingers but does n't have great retention tons of carbonation lacing is ok the aroma is light mostly some skunk with a little sweetness at the end the taste is light get a little sweetness but mostly weak hops and skunky the feel is terrible its very light water like the beer is pretty drinkable overall this is n't very taste but i ca n't believe its got 8 2 abv you would n't think it for a second if you just want to drink something watery and get cracked this is the beer for youWith Perturbative Baseline:
i drank this from the bottle into a pint glass the beer pours a medium to dark gold with a huge light tan head that rises about 3 fingers but does n't have great retention tons of carbonation lacing is ok the aroma is light mostly some skunk with a little sweetness at the end the taste is light get a little sweetness but mostly weak hops and skunky the feel is terrible its very light water like the beer is pretty drinkable overall this is n't very taste but i ca n't believe its got 8 2 abv you would n't think it for a second if you just want to drink something watery and get cracked this is the beer for youExample 547
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this is my father 's version of a ' beer so he usually has some around when i go visit him it does have an attractive pale yellow color unlike some other macros that look too yellow for my tastes because they remind me of urine it did have a slight aroma that was pleasant but faint the taste is barely drinkable after it warms even a touch so drink it cold if you must drink it feels like carbonated water and the aftertaste prevents me from drinking very many of them often times i pass on them when dad offers in college we used to say beer is better than no beer ' i 'm not sure i can say that todayWith Integrated Gradients:
this is my father 's version of a ' beer so he usually has some around when i go visit him it does have an attractive pale yellow color unlike some other macros that look too yellow for my tastes because they remind me of urine it did have a slight aroma that was pleasant but faint the taste is barely drinkable after it warms even a touch so drink it cold if you must drink it feels like carbonated water and the aftertaste prevents me from drinking very many of them often times i pass on them when dad offers in college we used to say beer is better than no beer ' i 'm not sure i can say that todayWith LIME:
this is my father 's version of a ' beer so he usually has some around when i go visit him it does have an attractive pale yellow color unlike some other macros that look too yellow for my tastes because they remind me of urine it did have a slight aroma that was pleasant but faint the taste is barely drinkable after it warms even a touch so drink it cold if you must drink it feels like carbonated water and the aftertaste prevents me from drinking very many of them often times i pass on them when dad offers in college we used to say beer is better than no beer ' i 'm not sure i can say that todayWith Perturbative Baseline:
this is my father 's version of a ' beer so he usually has some around when i go visit him it does have an attractive pale yellow color unlike some other macros that look too yellow for my tastes because they remind me of urine it did have a slight aroma that was pleasant but faint the taste is barely drinkable after it warms even a touch so drink it cold if you must drink it feels like carbonated water and the aftertaste prevents me from drinking very many of them often times i pass on them when dad offers in college we used to say beer is better than no beer ' i 'm not sure i can say that todayExample 574
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this is my first review so i figured id review my most popular session beer appearance 12 oz bottle it looks like yellow water urine like taste taste of cereal water an a hint of metal of some sort not over powering but detectable on the palate goes down smooth as a glass of water mouthfeel kind of fuzzy feel on the tongue drinkability my opinion i mean its like drinking water if you just want to get drunk i suggest this beer not much on taste though ladies love miller liteWith Integrated Gradients:
this is my first review so i figured id review my most popular session beer appearance 12 oz bottle it looks like yellow water urine like taste taste of cereal water an a hint of metal of some sort not over powering but detectable on the palate goes down smooth as a glass of water mouthfeel kind of fuzzy feel on the tongue drinkability my opinion i mean its like drinking water if you just want to get drunk i suggest this beer not much on taste though ladies love miller liteWith LIME:
this is my first review so i figured id review my most popular session beer appearance 12 oz bottle it looks like yellow water urine like taste taste of cereal water an a hint of metal of some sort not over powering but detectable on the palate goes down smooth as a glass of water mouthfeel kind of fuzzy feel on the tongue drinkability my opinion i mean its like drinking water if you just want to get drunk i suggest this beer not much on taste though ladies love miller liteWith Perturbative Baseline:
this is my first review so i figured id review my most popular session beer appearance 12 oz bottle it looks like yellow water urine like taste taste of cereal water an a hint of metal of some sort not over powering but detectable on the palate goes down smooth as a glass of water mouthfeel kind of fuzzy feel on the tongue drinkability my opinion i mean its like drinking water if you just want to get drunk i suggest this beer not much on taste though ladies love miller liteExample 578
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poured this 22 oz brown bottle into a becker a heavy pour created over three fingers of creamy tan head the body is dark brown ruby in color and no light shines through no date on the bottle but i have had this for more than six months smell was lightly smoky taste was toasted malts there was a lingering pleasant bitterness this one a well balanced gentle tanginess i expect from a good porter mouthfeel was medium to thin the carbonation level was mild to medium seems to be a solid porter although not too complex although this one may be a tadWith Integrated Gradients:
poured this 22 oz brown bottle into a becker a heavy pour created over three fingers of creamy tan head the body is dark brown ruby in color and no light shines through no date on the bottle but i have had this for more than six months smell was lightly smoky taste was toasted malts there was a lingering pleasant bitterness this one a well balanced gentle tanginess i expect from a good porter mouthfeel was medium to thin the carbonation level was mild to medium seems to be a solid porter although not too complex although this one may be a tadWith LIME:
poured this 22 oz brown bottle into a becker a heavy pour created over three fingers of creamy tan head the body is dark brown ruby in color and no light shines through no date on the bottle but i have had this for more than six months smell was lightly smoky taste was toasted malts there was a lingering pleasant bitterness this one a well balanced gentle tanginess i expect from a good porter mouthfeel was medium to thin the carbonation level was mild to medium seems to be a solid porter although not too complex although this one may be a tadWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured this 22 oz brown bottle into a becker a heavy pour created over three fingers of creamy tan head the body is dark brown ruby in color and no light shines through no date on the bottle but i have had this for more than six months smell was lightly smoky taste was toasted malts there was a lingering pleasant bitterness this one a well balanced gentle tanginess i expect from a good porter mouthfeel was medium to thin the carbonation level was mild to medium seems to be a solid porter although not too complex although this one may be a tadExample 599
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bottle was a 2006 gabf left over that was given to me as a reward for my efforts thanks a million to gabf and to for the opportunity pours nearly a finger of white clingy head dirty pale blah yellow a little bit greenish color not pretty smells a little bit orange and hay very mild and a touch metallic tastes wet sweet a touch grassy and some oranges some sour tang the sweet becomes a bit much aftertaste show a mild and drying hop bitter md body for the style and modest carbonationWith Integrated Gradients:
bottle was a 2006 gabf left over that was given to me as a reward for my efforts thanks a million to gabf and to for the opportunity pours nearly a finger of white clingy head dirty pale blah yellow a little bit greenish color not pretty smells a little bit orange and hay very mild and a touch metallic tastes wet sweet a touch grassy and some oranges some sour tang the sweet becomes a bit much aftertaste show a mild and drying hop bitter md body for the style and modest carbonationWith LIME:
bottle was a 2006 gabf left over that was given to me as a reward for my efforts thanks a million to gabf and to for the opportunity pours nearly a finger of white clingy head dirty pale blah yellow a little bit greenish color not pretty smells a little bit orange and hay very mild and a touch metallic tastes wet sweet a touch grassy and some oranges some sour tang the sweet becomes a bit much aftertaste show a mild and drying hop bitter md body for the style and modest carbonationWith Perturbative Baseline:
bottle was a 2006 gabf left over that was given to me as a reward for my efforts thanks a million to gabf and to for the opportunity pours nearly a finger of white clingy head dirty pale blah yellow a little bit greenish color not pretty smells a little bit orange and hay very mild and a touch metallic tastes wet sweet a touch grassy and some oranges some sour tang the sweet becomes a bit much aftertaste show a mild and drying hop bitter md body for the style and modest carbonationExample 647
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this beer tastes like vomit no really it actually tastes and smells like fresh vomit that might sound rather harsh but it 's the truth i struggled through one of these hoping at some point my would adjust to something that i was missing but no it just kept tasting like actual vomit i do n't really know what else to say when a beer tastes this terrible the appearance and texture do n't really matter epic failureWith Integrated Gradients:
this beer tastes like vomit no really it actually tastes and smells like fresh vomit that might sound rather harsh but it 's the truth i struggled through one of these hoping at some point my would adjust to something that i was missing but no it just kept tasting like actual vomit i do n't really know what else to say when a beer tastes this terrible the appearance and texture do n't really matter epic failureWith LIME:
this beer tastes like vomit no really it actually tastes and smells like fresh vomit that might sound rather harsh but it 's the truth i struggled through one of these hoping at some point my would adjust to something that i was missing but no it just kept tasting like actual vomit i do n't really know what else to say when a beer tastes this terrible the appearance and texture do n't really matter epic failureWith Perturbative Baseline:
this beer tastes like vomit no really it actually tastes and smells like fresh vomit that might sound rather harsh but it 's the truth i struggled through one of these hoping at some point my would adjust to something that i was missing but no it just kept tasting like actual vomit i do n't really know what else to say when a beer tastes this terrible the appearance and texture do n't really matter epic failureExample 657
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a crystal clear no head no just like all the others s corona meet on the smallest level then throw in some mich golden for good measure essentially nothing t um lightest bit of hops water yeah m feels like water nothing on the finish d there 's much better out there but if it 's this or nothing it 's your call but i 'll drink waterWith Integrated Gradients:
a crystal clear no head no just like all the others s corona meet on the smallest level then throw in some mich golden for good measure essentially nothing t um lightest bit of hops water yeah m feels like water nothing on the finish d there 's much better out there but if it 's this or nothing it 's your call but i 'll drink waterWith LIME:
a crystal clear no head no just like all the others s corona meet on the smallest level then throw in some mich golden for good measure essentially nothing t um lightest bit of hops water yeah m feels like water nothing on the finish d there 's much better out there but if it 's this or nothing it 's your call but i 'll drink waterWith Perturbative Baseline:
a crystal clear no head no just like all the others s corona meet on the smallest level then throw in some mich golden for good measure essentially nothing t um lightest bit of hops water yeah m feels like water nothing on the finish d there 's much better out there but if it 's this or nothing it 's your call but i 'll drink waterExample 667
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poured from the bottle a clear amber gold with a pencil thin white head aroma of light malts and a side order of skunk taste is pretty comparable to most on the market slightly sweet with the malts and honey light mouthfeel crisp and moderately carbonated quite drinkable and all that but nothing real specialWith Integrated Gradients:
poured from the bottle a clear amber gold with a pencil thin white head aroma of light malts and a side order of skunk taste is pretty comparable to most on the market slightly sweet with the malts and honey light mouthfeel crisp and moderately carbonated quite drinkable and all that but nothing real specialWith LIME:
poured from the bottle a clear amber gold with a pencil thin white head aroma of light malts and a side order of skunk taste is pretty comparable to most on the market slightly sweet with the malts and honey light mouthfeel crisp and moderately carbonated quite drinkable and all that but nothing real specialWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured from the bottle a clear amber gold with a pencil thin white head aroma of light malts and a side order of skunk taste is pretty comparable to most on the market slightly sweet with the malts and honey light mouthfeel crisp and moderately carbonated quite drinkable and all that but nothing real specialExample 670
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appearance pours a clear copper color with a fizzy head that quickly disappears to a and milky way virtually no lacing smell vague odor of caramel malt and noble hops but very vague taste starts out rather toasty and the sweet malt builds into the finish the finish is dry and chalky with some residual sweetness mouthfeel medium to light bodied with moderate carbonation drinkability not offensive but nothing specialWith Integrated Gradients:
appearance pours a clear copper color with a fizzy head that quickly disappears to a and milky way virtually no lacing smell vague odor of caramel malt and noble hops but very vague taste starts out rather toasty and the sweet malt builds into the finish the finish is dry and chalky with some residual sweetness mouthfeel medium to light bodied with moderate carbonation drinkability not offensive but nothing specialWith LIME:
appearance pours a clear copper color with a fizzy head that quickly disappears to a and milky way virtually no lacing smell vague odor of caramel malt and noble hops but very vague taste starts out rather toasty and the sweet malt builds into the finish the finish is dry and chalky with some residual sweetness mouthfeel medium to light bodied with moderate carbonation drinkability not offensive but nothing specialWith Perturbative Baseline:
appearance pours a clear copper color with a fizzy head that quickly disappears to a and milky way virtually no lacing smell vague odor of caramel malt and noble hops but very vague taste starts out rather toasty and the sweet malt builds into the finish the finish is dry and chalky with some residual sweetness mouthfeel medium to light bodied with moderate carbonation drinkability not offensive but nothing specialExample 711
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pale golden very clear brew with lots of carbonation off white head with large bubbles among smaller ones decent retention and good lace very faint in the nose some grass and hay but very faint some spiced alcohol but you really got to look for it to notice taste is similar to smell but the grass presence is much stronger decent hop malt balance almost lacking any kind of aftertaste save for a weak hop flavor medium fullness of body leave a thin coat in your mouth overall an ok beer probably not something i 'll buy again but it was drinkableWith Integrated Gradients:
pale golden very clear brew with lots of carbonation off white head with large bubbles among smaller ones decent retention and good lace very faint in the nose some grass and hay but very faint some spiced alcohol but you really got to look for it to notice taste is similar to smell but the grass presence is much stronger decent hop malt balance almost lacking any kind of aftertaste save for a weak hop flavor medium fullness of body leave a thin coat in your mouth overall an ok beer probably not something i 'll buy again but it was drinkableWith LIME:
pale golden very clear brew with lots of carbonation off white head with large bubbles among smaller ones decent retention and good lace very faint in the nose some grass and hay but very faint some spiced alcohol but you really got to look for it to notice taste is similar to smell but the grass presence is much stronger decent hop malt balance almost lacking any kind of aftertaste save for a weak hop flavor medium fullness of body leave a thin coat in your mouth overall an ok beer probably not something i 'll buy again but it was drinkableWith Perturbative Baseline:
pale golden very clear brew with lots of carbonation off white head with large bubbles among smaller ones decent retention and good lace very faint in the nose some grass and hay but very faint some spiced alcohol but you really got to look for it to notice taste is similar to smell but the grass presence is much stronger decent hop malt balance almost lacking any kind of aftertaste save for a weak hop flavor medium fullness of body leave a thin coat in your mouth overall an ok beer probably not something i 'll buy again but it was drinkableExample 719
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came to me a pale golden color with a thin white lace smell was buttery sort of ringwood aroma do they use ringwood and some rotten lemon not terribly appealing taste had a buttery toffee ringwood flavor again do they use ringwood sure seems like it some lemon that just was n't right like i said in the smell like it was rotten who knows and a soggy wheat sort of flavor i did not enjoy it at all mouthfeel was medium bodied adequately carbonated i really disliked this brew this is very rare for me but i actually could not finish the pintWith Integrated Gradients:
came to me a pale golden color with a thin white lace smell was buttery sort of ringwood aroma do they use ringwood and some rotten lemon not terribly appealing taste had a buttery toffee ringwood flavor again do they use ringwood sure seems like it some lemon that just was n't right like i said in the smell like it was rotten who knows and a soggy wheat sort of flavor i did not enjoy it at all mouthfeel was medium bodied adequately carbonated i really disliked this brew this is very rare for me but i actually could not finish the pintWith LIME:
came to me a pale golden color with a thin white lace smell was buttery sort of ringwood aroma do they use ringwood and some rotten lemon not terribly appealing taste had a buttery toffee ringwood flavor again do they use ringwood sure seems like it some lemon that just was n't right like i said in the smell like it was rotten who knows and a soggy wheat sort of flavor i did not enjoy it at all mouthfeel was medium bodied adequately carbonated i really disliked this brew this is very rare for me but i actually could not finish the pintWith Perturbative Baseline:
came to me a pale golden color with a thin white lace smell was buttery sort of ringwood aroma do they use ringwood and some rotten lemon not terribly appealing taste had a buttery toffee ringwood flavor again do they use ringwood sure seems like it some lemon that just was n't right like i said in the smell like it was rotten who knows and a soggy wheat sort of flavor i did not enjoy it at all mouthfeel was medium bodied adequately carbonated i really disliked this brew this is very rare for me but i actually could not finish the pintExample 720
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pours an amber with an orange hue two inch white head fades quickly very little lacing smells like bread not much else taste some sweet malt and grass not much better than a macro lighter body with lots of carbonation not a lot of flavor but this is a refreshing beer i have no problem drinking these i just would n't itWith Integrated Gradients:
pours an amber with an orange hue two inch white head fades quickly very little lacing smells like bread not much else taste some sweet malt and grass not much better than a macro lighter body with lots of carbonation not a lot of flavor but this is a refreshing beer i have no problem drinking these i just would n't itWith LIME:
pours an amber with an orange hue two inch white head fades quickly very little lacing smells like bread not much else taste some sweet malt and grass not much better than a macro lighter body with lots of carbonation not a lot of flavor but this is a refreshing beer i have no problem drinking these i just would n't itWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours an amber with an orange hue two inch white head fades quickly very little lacing smells like bread not much else taste some sweet malt and grass not much better than a macro lighter body with lots of carbonation not a lot of flavor but this is a refreshing beer i have no problem drinking these i just would n't itExample 731
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poured a surprisingly large 4 finger head deep amber color was impressive insert sound of tires smell was typical grolsch euro trash sour without anything balancing please do n't smell this beer if you have one taste had some light caramel little bitterness and pine nuttiness i 'm rating slightly below avg for this style mouthfeel was ok relatively smooth and good carbonation throughout actually drinkable if you plug your nose and do n't expect anything spectacular one of the ' offerings from gross um i mean grolschWith Integrated Gradients:
poured a surprisingly large 4 finger head deep amber color was impressive insert sound of tires smell was typical grolsch euro trash sour without anything balancing please do n't smell this beer if you have one taste had some light caramel little bitterness and pine nuttiness i 'm rating slightly below avg for this style mouthfeel was ok relatively smooth and good carbonation throughout actually drinkable if you plug your nose and do n't expect anything spectacular one of the ' offerings from gross um i mean grolschWith LIME:
poured a surprisingly large 4 finger head deep amber color was impressive insert sound of tires smell was typical grolsch euro trash sour without anything balancing please do n't smell this beer if you have one taste had some light caramel little bitterness and pine nuttiness i 'm rating slightly below avg for this style mouthfeel was ok relatively smooth and good carbonation throughout actually drinkable if you plug your nose and do n't expect anything spectacular one of the ' offerings from gross um i mean grolschWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured a surprisingly large 4 finger head deep amber color was impressive insert sound of tires smell was typical grolsch euro trash sour without anything balancing please do n't smell this beer if you have one taste had some light caramel little bitterness and pine nuttiness i 'm rating slightly below avg for this style mouthfeel was ok relatively smooth and good carbonation throughout actually drinkable if you plug your nose and do n't expect anything spectacular one of the ' offerings from gross um i mean grolschExample 758
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poured into my oversized wine glass with a strong bubbly head and a nice brown copper body a cherry cough drop aroma to it some malts and grains there too not bad flavor first a sourness like lime a berry note thoughout theres grains and a bite in the end carbonation is apparent it 's very well drinkableWith Integrated Gradients:
poured into my oversized wine glass with a strong bubbly head and a nice brown copper body a cherry cough drop aroma to it some malts and grains there too not bad flavor first a sourness like lime a berry note thoughout theres grains and a bite in the end carbonation is apparent it 's very well drinkableWith LIME:
poured into my oversized wine glass with a strong bubbly head and a nice brown copper body a cherry cough drop aroma to it some malts and grains there too not bad flavor first a sourness like lime a berry note thoughout theres grains and a bite in the end carbonation is apparent it 's very well drinkableWith Perturbative Baseline:
poured into my oversized wine glass with a strong bubbly head and a nice brown copper body a cherry cough drop aroma to it some malts and grains there too not bad flavor first a sourness like lime a berry note thoughout theres grains and a bite in the end carbonation is apparent it 's very well drinkableExample 761
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a nicer color than a lot of light lagers i 've seen a bit darker than normal perhaps no head to speak of no scent to speak of very little taste to speak of slightly malty but in general fairly bland considering the name they gave this one i expecting a beer with a bit more power i guess the hops give it a tiny bit of spice but it 's not so much a lightning as licking a 9 battery this one just fails to impress all around order one of hops ' darker brewsWith Integrated Gradients:
a nicer color than a lot of light lagers i 've seen a bit darker than normal perhaps no head to speak of no scent to speak of very little taste to speak of slightly malty but in general fairly bland considering the name they gave this one i expecting a beer with a bit more power i guess the hops give it a tiny bit of spice but it 's not so much a lightning as licking a 9 battery this one just fails to impress all around order one of hops ' darker brewsWith LIME:
a nicer color than a lot of light lagers i 've seen a bit darker than normal perhaps no head to speak of no scent to speak of very little taste to speak of slightly malty but in general fairly bland considering the name they gave this one i expecting a beer with a bit more power i guess the hops give it a tiny bit of spice but it 's not so much a lightning as licking a 9 battery this one just fails to impress all around order one of hops ' darker brewsWith Perturbative Baseline:
a nicer color than a lot of light lagers i 've seen a bit darker than normal perhaps no head to speak of no scent to speak of very little taste to speak of slightly malty but in general fairly bland considering the name they gave this one i expecting a beer with a bit more power i guess the hops give it a tiny bit of spice but it 's not so much a lightning as licking a 9 battery this one just fails to impress all around order one of hops ' darker brewsExample 788
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it 's an old classic in the ' version the self named champagne of beers now not so premium but in the bottom of the cooler at albeit a bargain price mildly sweet corny smell and a consistant lager taste slight bitterness but consistent throughout from start to finish good carbonation not a unique beer for the demanding 's taste but ice cold is a great way to refresh a hot summer day brings back lots of memories of tall blondes a summer sessioner without a doubt i can drink this all day or all night long or both i see they 've even bumped up the a tadWith Integrated Gradients:
it 's an old classic in the ' version the self named champagne of beers now not so premium but in the bottom of the cooler at albeit a bargain price mildly sweet corny smell and a consistant lager taste slight bitterness but consistent throughout from start to finish good carbonation not a unique beer for the demanding 's taste but ice cold is a great way to refresh a hot summer day brings back lots of memories of tall blondes a summer sessioner without a doubt i can drink this all day or all night long or both i see they 've even bumped up the a tadWith LIME:
it 's an old classic in the ' version the self named champagne of beers now not so premium but in the bottom of the cooler at albeit a bargain price mildly sweet corny smell and a consistant lager taste slight bitterness but consistent throughout from start to finish good carbonation not a unique beer for the demanding 's taste but ice cold is a great way to refresh a hot summer day brings back lots of memories of tall blondes a summer sessioner without a doubt i can drink this all day or all night long or both i see they 've even bumped up the a tadWith Perturbative Baseline:
it 's an old classic in the ' version the self named champagne of beers now not so premium but in the bottom of the cooler at albeit a bargain price mildly sweet corny smell and a consistant lager taste slight bitterness but consistent throughout from start to finish good carbonation not a unique beer for the demanding 's taste but ice cold is a great way to refresh a hot summer day brings back lots of memories of tall blondes a summer sessioner without a doubt i can drink this all day or all night long or both i see they 've even bumped up the a tadExample 795
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medium gold color with a big fluffy head fades light and a sour skunky flavor extremely one dimensional light malts slightly bitter hop finish light and carbonated goes down easy i 'd say this beer is a few above budweiser about the same level as heineken i would never buy this beer again unless i was at some sort of bar that only sold macros i 'd rather save the money and buy an 18 of high life or buy an actual half way decent beerWith Integrated Gradients:
medium gold color with a big fluffy head fades light and a sour skunky flavor extremely one dimensional light malts slightly bitter hop finish light and carbonated goes down easy i 'd say this beer is a few above budweiser about the same level as heineken i would never buy this beer again unless i was at some sort of bar that only sold macros i 'd rather save the money and buy an 18 of high life or buy an actual half way decent beerWith LIME:
medium gold color with a big fluffy head fades light and a sour skunky flavor extremely one dimensional light malts slightly bitter hop finish light and carbonated goes down easy i 'd say this beer is a few above budweiser about the same level as heineken i would never buy this beer again unless i was at some sort of bar that only sold macros i 'd rather save the money and buy an 18 of high life or buy an actual half way decent beerWith Perturbative Baseline:
medium gold color with a big fluffy head fades light and a sour skunky flavor extremely one dimensional light malts slightly bitter hop finish light and carbonated goes down easy i 'd say this beer is a few above budweiser about the same level as heineken i would never buy this beer again unless i was at some sort of bar that only sold macros i 'd rather save the money and buy an 18 of high life or buy an actual half way decent beerExample 799
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a bright golden beer with a thick head smell is like a tripel with solvent and fruity smells but it also has a distinct dirty socks smell that is very disturbing taste is light malty with a nice yeast profile of exotic fruits and a little solvent and higher again this strange taste comes up and develops from dirty socks into overcooked vegetables especially when swallowed this taste is at the end of my tongue one of the few drained beers i hadWith Integrated Gradients:
a bright golden beer with a thick head smell is like a tripel with solvent and fruity smells but it also has a distinct dirty socks smell that is very disturbing taste is light malty with a nice yeast profile of exotic fruits and a little solvent and higher again this strange taste comes up and develops from dirty socks into overcooked vegetables especially when swallowed this taste is at the end of my tongue one of the few drained beers i hadWith LIME:
a bright golden beer with a thick head smell is like a tripel with solvent and fruity smells but it also has a distinct dirty socks smell that is very disturbing taste is light malty with a nice yeast profile of exotic fruits and a little solvent and higher again this strange taste comes up and develops from dirty socks into overcooked vegetables especially when swallowed this taste is at the end of my tongue one of the few drained beers i hadWith Perturbative Baseline:
a bright golden beer with a thick head smell is like a tripel with solvent and fruity smells but it also has a distinct dirty socks smell that is very disturbing taste is light malty with a nice yeast profile of exotic fruits and a little solvent and higher again this strange taste comes up and develops from dirty socks into overcooked vegetables especially when swallowed this taste is at the end of my tongue one of the few drained beers i hadExample 833
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had this on tap at my local pours a dark reddish brown color with a short fizzy head faint toasted malt smell but couldnt really notice anything else in the aroma malty slightly sweet taste with a crisp dry mouthfeel couldnt detect much in the hops department basically this beer was n't bad but it was n't great either could use a bit more character but on the plus side it was pretty smooth and drinkable and went well with my steakWith Integrated Gradients:
had this on tap at my local pours a dark reddish brown color with a short fizzy head faint toasted malt smell but couldnt really notice anything else in the aroma malty slightly sweet taste with a crisp dry mouthfeel couldnt detect much in the hops department basically this beer was n't bad but it was n't great either could use a bit more character but on the plus side it was pretty smooth and drinkable and went well with my steakWith LIME:
had this on tap at my local pours a dark reddish brown color with a short fizzy head faint toasted malt smell but couldnt really notice anything else in the aroma malty slightly sweet taste with a crisp dry mouthfeel couldnt detect much in the hops department basically this beer was n't bad but it was n't great either could use a bit more character but on the plus side it was pretty smooth and drinkable and went well with my steakWith Perturbative Baseline:
had this on tap at my local pours a dark reddish brown color with a short fizzy head faint toasted malt smell but couldnt really notice anything else in the aroma malty slightly sweet taste with a crisp dry mouthfeel couldnt detect much in the hops department basically this beer was n't bad but it was n't great either could use a bit more character but on the plus side it was pretty smooth and drinkable and went well with my steakExample 861
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back in pennsylvania again for business had dinner at the boulevard restaurant again this night they had the firestone walker 's reserve robust porter on tap the color was dark amber with generous white head that laced well the nose was weak hints of malt and caramel the taste included a rich malt hints of coffee and earth the mouthfeel was good thank to the light abv this beer is worth a taste and definitely a sessionWith Integrated Gradients:
back in pennsylvania again for business had dinner at the boulevard restaurant again this night they had the firestone walker 's reserve robust porter on tap the color was dark amber with generous white head that laced well the nose was weak hints of malt and caramel the taste included a rich malt hints of coffee and earth the mouthfeel was good thank to the light abv this beer is worth a taste and definitely a sessionWith LIME:
back in pennsylvania again for business had dinner at the boulevard restaurant again this night they had the firestone walker 's reserve robust porter on tap the color was dark amber with generous white head that laced well the nose was weak hints of malt and caramel the taste included a rich malt hints of coffee and earth the mouthfeel was good thank to the light abv this beer is worth a taste and definitely a sessionWith Perturbative Baseline:
back in pennsylvania again for business had dinner at the boulevard restaurant again this night they had the firestone walker 's reserve robust porter on tap the color was dark amber with generous white head that laced well the nose was weak hints of malt and caramel the taste included a rich malt hints of coffee and earth the mouthfeel was good thank to the light abv this beer is worth a taste and definitely a sessionExample 879
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a couple of generous it now seems as if this is to be the replacement of the downtown honey brown beer at olde main since late spring 2006 clear and light straw in appearance yet not entirely devoid of color smells like not much maybe a hint of malts hops and or grasses but at least it 's not obnoxious taste wise it 's something like a watered down czech pilsner light bodied and relatively smooth about as drinkable as water brewed with care but not for customers according to bar this is olde main 's in house alternative to miller lite etc granted it 's much better than such swill but that does n't mean it 's any good basically if you 're reading beeradvocate com you 'll have no interest in having a pint of thisWith Integrated Gradients:
a couple of generous it now seems as if this is to be the replacement of the downtown honey brown beer at olde main since late spring 2006 clear and light straw in appearance yet not entirely devoid of color smells like not much maybe a hint of malts hops and or grasses but at least it 's not obnoxious taste wise it 's something like a watered down czech pilsner light bodied and relatively smooth about as drinkable as water brewed with care but not for customers according to bar this is olde main 's in house alternative to miller lite etc granted it 's much better than such swill but that does n't mean it 's any good basically if you 're reading beeradvocate com you 'll have no interest in having a pint of thisWith LIME:
a couple of generous it now seems as if this is to be the replacement of the downtown honey brown beer at olde main since late spring 2006 clear and light straw in appearance yet not entirely devoid of color smells like not much maybe a hint of malts hops and or grasses but at least it 's not obnoxious taste wise it 's something like a watered down czech pilsner light bodied and relatively smooth about as drinkable as water brewed with care but not for customers according to bar this is olde main 's in house alternative to miller lite etc granted it 's much better than such swill but that does n't mean it 's any good basically if you 're reading beeradvocate com you 'll have no interest in having a pint of thisWith Perturbative Baseline:
a couple of generous it now seems as if this is to be the replacement of the downtown honey brown beer at olde main since late spring 2006 clear and light straw in appearance yet not entirely devoid of color smells like not much maybe a hint of malts hops and or grasses but at least it 's not obnoxious taste wise it 's something like a watered down czech pilsner light bodied and relatively smooth about as drinkable as water brewed with care but not for customers according to bar this is olde main 's in house alternative to miller lite etc granted it 's much better than such swill but that does n't mean it 's any good basically if you 're reading beeradvocate com you 'll have no interest in having a pint of thisExample 889
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plain gold in color with little head smells like someone dropped a piece of birthday cake frosting in some stroh 's taste is a bit bland there 's some light bittering a mild citrus note and pretty standard malt i 'm not picking up any of the spicy or noble hops that should be present in a pilsener to confuse matters more the bottle 's label claims this is an ale mouthfeel is light and all i really get here is a brew slightly better than the average ' since they askWith Integrated Gradients:
plain gold in color with little head smells like someone dropped a piece of birthday cake frosting in some stroh 's taste is a bit bland there 's some light bittering a mild citrus note and pretty standard malt i 'm not picking up any of the spicy or noble hops that should be present in a pilsener to confuse matters more the bottle 's label claims this is an ale mouthfeel is light and all i really get here is a brew slightly better than the average ' since they askWith LIME:
plain gold in color with little head smells like someone dropped a piece of birthday cake frosting in some stroh 's taste is a bit bland there 's some light bittering a mild citrus note and pretty standard malt i 'm not picking up any of the spicy or noble hops that should be present in a pilsener to confuse matters more the bottle 's label claims this is an ale mouthfeel is light and all i really get here is a brew slightly better than the average ' since they askWith Perturbative Baseline:
plain gold in color with little head smells like someone dropped a piece of birthday cake frosting in some stroh 's taste is a bit bland there 's some light bittering a mild citrus note and pretty standard malt i 'm not picking up any of the spicy or noble hops that should be present in a pilsener to confuse matters more the bottle 's label claims this is an ale mouthfeel is light and all i really get here is a brew slightly better than the average ' since they askExample 891
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i at first thought i had a bad bottle but i have tried a couple of others to be sure and i think this is just the way the beer is and it 's not good pours a slightly hazy straw with a of carbonation that leaves a fizzy weird head the aroma is thin and sour yeasty and lemony way lemony the flavor is super sour like a fresh lemonade which is great in lemonade but no so great in a beer the flavor is cidery and sour and not pleasant there is no hop bitterness on the finish just not a good thingWith Integrated Gradients:
i at first thought i had a bad bottle but i have tried a couple of others to be sure and i think this is just the way the beer is and it 's not good pours a slightly hazy straw with a of carbonation that leaves a fizzy weird head the aroma is thin and sour yeasty and lemony way lemony the flavor is super sour like a fresh lemonade which is great in lemonade but no so great in a beer the flavor is cidery and sour and not pleasant there is no hop bitterness on the finish just not a good thingWith LIME:
i at first thought i had a bad bottle but i have tried a couple of others to be sure and i think this is just the way the beer is and it 's not good pours a slightly hazy straw with a of carbonation that leaves a fizzy weird head the aroma is thin and sour yeasty and lemony way lemony the flavor is super sour like a fresh lemonade which is great in lemonade but no so great in a beer the flavor is cidery and sour and not pleasant there is no hop bitterness on the finish just not a good thingWith Perturbative Baseline:
i at first thought i had a bad bottle but i have tried a couple of others to be sure and i think this is just the way the beer is and it 's not good pours a slightly hazy straw with a of carbonation that leaves a fizzy weird head the aroma is thin and sour yeasty and lemony way lemony the flavor is super sour like a fresh lemonade which is great in lemonade but no so great in a beer the flavor is cidery and sour and not pleasant there is no hop bitterness on the finish just not a good thingExample 912
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12 oz bottle poured into a pint glass a pours a transparent pale golden color the head is pale white with no cream one finger 's height and retention i looked away for a few seconds and the head was gone s stale cereal grains dominate hardly any other notes to speak of very mild in strength t sharp corn grainy notes throughout it 's entirety watery and has no hops characters or esters to be found very simple not surprisingly m highly carbonated and crisp on the front with a smooth finish d yes it is drinkable but there are certainly better choices even in the cheap american adjunct beer category hell at least drink original coorsWith Integrated Gradients:
12 oz bottle poured into a pint glass a pours a transparent pale golden color the head is pale white with no cream one finger 's height and retention i looked away for a few seconds and the head was gone s stale cereal grains dominate hardly any other notes to speak of very mild in strength t sharp corn grainy notes throughout it 's entirety watery and has no hops characters or esters to be found very simple not surprisingly m highly carbonated and crisp on the front with a smooth finish d yes it is drinkable but there are certainly better choices even in the cheap american adjunct beer category hell at least drink original coorsWith LIME:
12 oz bottle poured into a pint glass a pours a transparent pale golden color the head is pale white with no cream one finger 's height and retention i looked away for a few seconds and the head was gone s stale cereal grains dominate hardly any other notes to speak of very mild in strength t sharp corn grainy notes throughout it 's entirety watery and has no hops characters or esters to be found very simple not surprisingly m highly carbonated and crisp on the front with a smooth finish d yes it is drinkable but there are certainly better choices even in the cheap american adjunct beer category hell at least drink original coorsWith Perturbative Baseline:
12 oz bottle poured into a pint glass a pours a transparent pale golden color the head is pale white with no cream one finger 's height and retention i looked away for a few seconds and the head was gone s stale cereal grains dominate hardly any other notes to speak of very mild in strength t sharp corn grainy notes throughout it 's entirety watery and has no hops characters or esters to be found very simple not surprisingly m highly carbonated and crisp on the front with a smooth finish d yes it is drinkable but there are certainly better choices even in the cheap american adjunct beer category hell at least drink original coorsExample 942
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octoberfest say the word and you probably think of big parties with beer girls dressed in traditional and a brew like this i sure did so when i saw this available via the single bottle i figured that this would be a great brew to enjoy the season with even if i could n't get to a real event like those in germany every year like so many others on here i was let down by this beer from the moment i poured it out i know that marzens are n't the highest rated brews on here but i do expect an imported offering like this to have some taste body and drinkability to it light pour to this was a good head and lacing that was better than expected those were the best aspects of this beer as the aroma was practically nonexistent and the head faded fairly quickly marzen 's tend to be a bit thin in the mouthfeel for me but even this did n't match up to my less than lofty expectations there was straw grass and floral notes to this beer but i could n't wonder how much of the taste had to do with the green bottle sure enough this tasted skunked as soon as i took a sip and because this had n't been on the shelf that long i think that spoke more about the beer than the presentation of it further tasting of this led me to wonder what style it was since it reminded me of an adjunct lager in every aspect the seemed less than up to standards and the aftertaste was sour enough to beg for a chaser any type that would the lingering and bitterness i have no idea how something this bad could be so strong in the alcohol department this is not the kind of beer i would want to get drunk on and even though the carbonation did n't detract from the taste this was n't something that i could down very quickly maybe i 'm not up to snuff on my appreciation of this style but after seeing how low this was rated on here i 'm thinking that this beer is about a big a letdown as they getWith Integrated Gradients:
octoberfest say the word and you probably think of big parties with beer girls dressed in traditional and a brew like this i sure did so when i saw this available via the single bottle i figured that this would be a great brew to enjoy the season with even if i could n't get to a real event like those in germany every year like so many others on here i was let down by this beer from the moment i poured it out i know that marzens are n't the highest rated brews on here but i do expect an imported offering like this to have some taste body and drinkability to it light pour to this was a good head and lacing that was better than expected those were the best aspects of this beer as the aroma was practically nonexistent and the head faded fairly quickly marzen 's tend to be a bit thin in the mouthfeel for me but even this did n't match up to my less than lofty expectations there was straw grass and floral notes to this beer but i could n't wonder how much of the taste had to do with the green bottle sure enough this tasted skunked as soon as i took a sip and because this had n't been on the shelf that long i think that spoke more about the beer than the presentation of it further tasting of this led me to wonder what style it was since it reminded me of an adjunct lager in every aspect the seemed less than up to standards and the aftertaste was sour enough to beg for a chaser any type that would the lingering and bitterness i have no idea how something this bad could be so strong in the alcohol department this is not the kind of beer i would want to get drunk on and even though the carbonation did n't detract from the taste this was n't something that i could down very quickly maybe i 'm not up to snuff on my appreciation of this style but after seeing how low this was rated on here i 'm thinking that this beer is about a big a letdown as they getWith LIME:
octoberfest say the word and you probably think of big parties with beer girls dressed in traditional and a brew like this i sure did so when i saw this available via the single bottle i figured that this would be a great brew to enjoy the season with even if i could n't get to a real event like those in germany every year like so many others on here i was let down by this beer from the moment i poured it out i know that marzens are n't the highest rated brews on here but i do expect an imported offering like this to have some taste body and drinkability to it light pour to this was a good head and lacing that was better than expected those were the best aspects of this beer as the aroma was practically nonexistent and the head faded fairly quickly marzen 's tend to be a bit thin in the mouthfeel for me but even this did n't match up to my less than lofty expectations there was straw grass and floral notes to this beer but i could n't wonder how much of the taste had to do with the green bottle sure enough this tasted skunked as soon as i took a sip and because this had n't been on the shelf that long i think that spoke more about the beer than the presentation of it further tasting of this led me to wonder what style it was since it reminded me of an adjunct lager in every aspect the seemed less than up to standards and the aftertaste was sour enough to beg for a chaser any type that would the lingering and bitterness i have no idea how something this bad could be so strong in the alcohol department this is not the kind of beer i would want to get drunk on and even though the carbonation did n't detract from the taste this was n't something that i could down very quickly maybe i 'm not up to snuff on my appreciation of this style but after seeing how low this was rated on here i 'm thinking that this beer is about a big a letdown as they getWith Perturbative Baseline:
octoberfest say the word and you probably think of big parties with beer girls dressed in traditional and a brew like this i sure did so when i saw this available via the single bottle i figured that this would be a great brew to enjoy the season with even if i could n't get to a real event like those in germany every year like so many others on here i was let down by this beer from the moment i poured it out i know that marzens are n't the highest rated brews on here but i do expect an imported offering like this to have some taste body and drinkability to it light pour to this was a good head and lacing that was better than expected those were the best aspects of this beer as the aroma was practically nonexistent and the head faded fairly quickly marzen 's tend to be a bit thin in the mouthfeel for me but even this did n't match up to my less than lofty expectations there was straw grass and floral notes to this beer but i could n't wonder how much of the taste had to do with the green bottle sure enough this tasted skunked as soon as i took a sip and because this had n't been on the shelf that long i think that spoke more about the beer than the presentation of it further tasting of this led me to wonder what style it was since it reminded me of an adjunct lager in every aspect the seemed less than up to standards and the aftertaste was sour enough to beg for a chaser any type that would the lingering and bitterness i have no idea how something this bad could be so strong in the alcohol department this is not the kind of beer i would want to get drunk on and even though the carbonation did n't detract from the taste this was n't something that i could down very quickly maybe i 'm not up to snuff on my appreciation of this style but after seeing how low this was rated on here i 'm thinking that this beer is about a big a letdown as they getExample 983
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pours a white one finger head that dissipates moderately quickly crystal clear straw body with a small amount of visible carbonation slightly sweet corn scent unremarkable taste light on the hoppiness does n't bring much to the palate pretty one dimensional but that 's pretty expected for an extra pale ale very light watery mouthfeel but not very crisp goes down with very little trace if you 're in the mood for a super light session beer that 's not too boring then this might be a better compromise than some of the other similar aals out thereWith Integrated Gradients:
pours a white one finger head that dissipates moderately quickly crystal clear straw body with a small amount of visible carbonation slightly sweet corn scent unremarkable taste light on the hoppiness does n't bring much to the palate pretty one dimensional but that 's pretty expected for an extra pale ale very light watery mouthfeel but not very crisp goes down with very little trace if you 're in the mood for a super light session beer that 's not too boring then this might be a better compromise than some of the other similar aals out thereWith LIME:
pours a white one finger head that dissipates moderately quickly crystal clear straw body with a small amount of visible carbonation slightly sweet corn scent unremarkable taste light on the hoppiness does n't bring much to the palate pretty one dimensional but that 's pretty expected for an extra pale ale very light watery mouthfeel but not very crisp goes down with very little trace if you 're in the mood for a super light session beer that 's not too boring then this might be a better compromise than some of the other similar aals out thereWith Perturbative Baseline:
pours a white one finger head that dissipates moderately quickly crystal clear straw body with a small amount of visible carbonation slightly sweet corn scent unremarkable taste light on the hoppiness does n't bring much to the palate pretty one dimensional but that 's pretty expected for an extra pale ale very light watery mouthfeel but not very crisp goes down with very little trace if you 're in the mood for a super light session beer that 's not too boring then this might be a better compromise than some of the other similar aals out there